This weekend only: 6th Annual Festival of Shorts

Tuesday, July 7, 2015


Edmonds Driftwood Players is proud to present a fantastic line-up of seven short plays that were chosen out of 137 submissions. The selected playwrights will exhibit their most innovative, hilarious, or profound 15 minutes of stage-time, with actors and directors chosen through Driftwood...and the audience gets to choose the winner. The theme of this year's festival is "perspective."

This year's play submissions were from 22 states, three Canadian cities and even Australia. Edmonds Driftwood Players is thrilled to announce that the following plays and playwrights were chosen for the 2015 - 6th Annual Festival of Shorts.
  • Damn Cat by Iona Sun (Georgia)
  • The Italian Prisoner - Paul Lewis (Washington)
  • A Late Summer - Liz Amberly (New York)
  • A Poodle More Beautiful - Stacey Lane (Ohio)
  • Recovery - Judd Lear Silverman (New York)
  • The Seat Filler - Steven Korbar (California)
  • To the Roof - Cynthia Faith Arsenault (Massachusetts)

Three judges will choose "Best Play" of the festival, which will be announced at a ceremony after the final performance. Additionally, the audience will get to vote for "Audience Favorite" after each performance.

Performances: Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, 2015

Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

TICKETS ONLY $15!




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Shoreline Council candidates in primary to appear at July 14 forum at RB Congregational

The three candidates running in the primary for a position on the Shoreline City Council will appear in a forum Tuesday, July 14, at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.

Incumbent Councilman Jesse Salomon and challengers Michael Bachety and Lorn Richey will speak and answer questions in the forum scheduled for 7-8pm in Pilgrim Hall off the lower parking lot of the church at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest (1512 NW 195th St).

The three are running for Council Position No. 6, the only Shoreline position on the Aug. 4 primary-election ballot. The primary will narrow the field to two for the Nov. 3 general election.

The church’s peace and justice board and the Shoreline Area News are the sponsors of the event. 

Two other Shoreline council positions will appear only on the November ballot because they have only one or two candidates each. Three Shoreline School Board positions, one spot on the Shoreline Fire Department board, one place on the North City Water District board and three positions on the Ronald Wastewater District board all will appear only on the general-election ballot.



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ICHS applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding Affordable Care Act subsidies

ICHS community advocate Jiwon Kim  (left) discusses the ACA with a resident at a recent ACA outreach event.


International Community Health Services (ICHS) officials say the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold tax subsidies authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will result in broader options and more affordable health care for all Americans.

On June 25, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to President Obama's signature healthcare law, which made tax subsidies for health insurance available to all states.

"We are very pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that looked past political differences and instead on the intent of the law, which is to extend healthcare to all Americans," ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola said.

ICHS is a member of the Action for Health Justice (AHJ) and joined over 60 organizations in the filing of an amicus brief (literally, "friend of the court") for the King v. Burwell case. The brief, which supported ACA tax subsidies, illustrated the lack of affordable health care options, access to services, as well as health disparities facing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders, and highlighted some of the individual lives that would have been affected by the elimination of tax subsidies.

In praising the upholding of the law, Batayola pointed out that enactment of the ACA has benefitted ICHS and its patients in many ways, including:

  • Reducing the number of uninsured patients and expanding the number of patients who receive health care. Last year, ICHS outreach teams reached out to more than 17,600 people about the Affordable Care Act and enrolled more than 10,000 of them into low-cost health insurance.
  • Creating better access for patients to receive specialty care, since patients no longer have to worry about health insurance coverage.
  • Allowing ICHS to open new clinics in Bellevue and Shoreline because of the demand for more health services brought on by more people receiving coverage.

ICHS is a non-profit community health center offering affordable primary medical and dental care, acupuncture, laboratory, pharmacy, behavioral health WIC, and health education services.



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4th Annual Walk for Old Dogs and Old Dog Pageant in Shoreline's Cromwell Park July 19

Old Dog Haven invites dogs and humans of all ages to attend the Walk for Old Dog on Sunday, July 19 at Cromwell Park in Shoreline. Participants can register and/or form a team online.

Since 2004 Old Dog Haven has provided loving and safe homes for senior dogs 8 and up who have been abandoned or are homeless. Old Dog Haven is not a shelter, but a caring network of foster families across western Washington who welcome these dogs into their homes making their golden years, happy years.

Currently Old Dog Haven has over 260 dogs in permanent care and vet bills are approximately $50,000 per month. All money raised at the walk will be used to care for these wonderful senior dogs.

BVZ and August Henrich
Shoreline business owner August Henrich of One Dog At A Time is one of the sponsors for this year’s walk.

“Old Dog Haven has been my hero again and again as they gave new hope to old dogs that were overlooked for adoption,” said August.

“I am thrilled to be a sponsor of this year’s walk so I can help raise awareness in my community about the vital work that Old Dog Haven does while celebrating our wonderful senior canines!”

The Walk for Old Dogs starts at 1:00pm with check-in beginning at Noon. From Noon to 1:00pm participants can chat with walk sponsors, and meet and greet Old Dog Haven dogs. All participants receive a special edition Walk for Old Dogs tote bag to fill up with information and goodies from walk sponsors.

The Walk for Old Dogs will be followed by Old Dog Pageant with competitions for Best Costume, Best Begging Face and Grand Old Dog.

Participants can sign up for the Olympiad events during check in.

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Road closures and construction on NE 178th Street


Construction for the NE 178th Street Improvements Phase 2 project officially started on Monday, July 6, 2015 and will begin in earnest on Wednesday, July 8, when NE 178th Street will be closed to through traffic between 33rd and 37th Avenues NE.

The project will provide transportation and pedestrian improvements on NE 178th Street between Brookside Boulevard NE and 33rd Avenue NE, and 35th Avenue NE between NE 178th Street and the driveway to Brookside Elementary School and includes the following features.
  • On NE 178th St, curb and gutter and concrete sidewalk on both sides of the roadway and a bicycle lane on the north (uphill) side
  • On 35th Ave NE, curb and gutter and sidewalk on the east side of the roadway, along with a regraded roadway at the NE 178th St intersection
  • Intersection geometry modifications at the NE 178th St/Brookside Boulevard intersection
  • Replacement of the McAleer Creek culvert under NE 178th St east of 37th Ave NE
  • Pedestrian activated crosswalk signals on NE 178th Street at the Brookside Boulevard and 33rd Avenue NE intersections
  • Illumination improvements

The project addresses safety shortcomings in this popular urban corridor adjacent to Brookside Elementary School, Eagle Scout and Animal Acres Parks.

Construction Schedule

The contractor, KLB Construction of Mukilteo, Washington, intends to begin mobilizing equipment on site the week beginning July 2, and the first working day is scheduled for July 6. The first work area will be between 33rd and 37th Aves. NE, and work will occur six days per week, ten hours per day (Monday-Saturday) during July and August.

Upon completion of the major items of work between 33rd-37th, the work area beginning in September will move to the 37th-Brookside section of roadway which will include replacement of the McAleer Creek culvert. Work crews are expected to return to a regular forty hour work week beginning in September.

Completion of the project is scheduled for December 18, 2015.

Road Closures

The work will be conducted in phases and NE 178th Street will be closed to through traffic for the duration of each phase. Access will still be provided for local traffic and pedestrians, along with emergency services, mail delivery, garbage service, and other deliveries. Traffic on NE 178th Street will be diverted onto a detour route using NE 180th Street and 33rd Avenue NE.

Driveway access to residents within the project area may be unavailable for short periods of time while the contractor builds new driveway approaches. This will be coordinated with individual residents.



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Thursday Round Table: Best Resume Formatting


Round Table This Thursday (7/9): Best Resume Formatting: How and Why

Nobody can ever underestimate how important it is to have a good resume. First impressions count, and the first impression that a potential employer will have of you, is going to depend on how you present your resume. This is going to be your one and only chance to capture a potential employer’s attention, or for your resume to be tossed into the file of those they don't want to pursue. And this is where resume formatting becomes exceptionally important.

So what makes a well-formatted resume stand out? In a nutshell, not so much the minutia of every job you've held over the past 10 or so years, but the precision and readability of your work history. Get rid of the fluff, or "resume padding." Proof for correct grammar. Make good use of white space. All this will be covered and more. 

See you this Thursday! Please bring your resume and share some tips over ice tea and other treats compliments of Central Market. 1-2:30pm.

Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (Ground Floor) SCC Campus Map and Parking info

Ron Carnell | Program Coordinator | Workforce and Continuing Education | Plus 50 Career Builder
Shoreline Community College, 206.533.6706 

See the Plus 50 Summer Schedule of continuing education.


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Lake Forest Park Police apprehend suspect in residential burglary

From Chief Sutton, LFP Police

On Tuesday, July 7th, Lake Forest Park Police responded to a burglary in progress in the 3600 block of NE 195th Street. Upon arrival, officers were notified by a witness that one suspect had fled the scene and was on foot. Officers immediately set up containment in the area with the assistance of Edmonds PD and Shoreline PD.

A tracking K9 team arrived from South Snohomish County and immediately began tracking the suspect. After a short track, the suspect was located and taken into custody. A search of the area and the residence revealed no other suspects.

The suspect, a Mountlake Terrace resident, will be booked into the King County Jail for investigation of residential burglary and possession of burglary tools. The suspect also has a previous history of theft and was recently the subject of a theft investigation here in Lake Forest Park.

This is the fifth case in 2015 where police officers from the City of Lake Forest Park have made an arrest for residential burglary while the crime was occurring. The police department would like to thank our alert citizens for immediately calling 911 when they observe suspicious activity.




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Sing it out: Karaoke in the Park starts Tuesday


If you want a public venue for your singing talents, Shoreline is providing it for you. Karaoke in the Park starts on Tuesday, July 7, and continues every Tuesday in July.

Cromwell Park Amphitheater, 5:30 to 8pm, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, next to the courthouse.



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Lunchtime performances start Tuesday with a reptile show at Saltwater Park


City of Shoreline lunchtime events begin Tuesday, July 7 at noon with an interactive reptile show at Saltwater Park.

Sun and shade - performances happen every Tuesday at noon through August 11 and alternate between Saltwater Park and Hamlin Park - so take your choice of environment. 



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Dress the ponies for SummerSet Arts Festival

Monday, July 6, 2015

Winged ponies by Ann Blanch,
Lynn Ahnen Turnblom, and Sue  Williams


SummerSet Arts Festival seeks Shoreline Ponies Sculptures Enhancers

SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog 2015 invites the creative people of Shoreline to submit ideas/plans to dress the Shoreline Ponies Sculptures by Ronald Bog Park on N 175th for this year's festival on September 12th.

In 2012 this event started an annual tradition of simultaneously installing art on the street, ponies, and in the park, signifying the festival that caps a summer of outdoor fun in our area.

The winning idea/artist or team will receive an up to $250 honorarium to carry out their vision and will earn their place in Shoreline history! For more information contact Cynthia Knox 206-218-3302. Interested parties must contact Cynthia by July 20th to be considered for this opportunity.



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Free Concerts in the Park set to rock Shoreline & Lake Forest Park

The Wild Snohomians on Wednesday

Oh baby, this is going to be one great summer! Below you'll get a taste of each July concert (don't worry, we've got August concerts too, but we didn't want to overload you with too much AWESOME all at once), so mark up your calendars, put these in your phone, write them on your arm, but just don't miss these concerts!

All concerts are free and start at 6:30pm on Wednesdays (unless noted) rain or shine. If it rains, we’ll simply dance in the rain! Bring a chair or blanket and come out and enjoy some music and festivities with your neighbors! For more information and details on the full summer lineup, as well as other fantastic arts opportunities, visit the Arts Council website or call 206.417.4645.

July 8 - The Wild Snohomians - Rock and Americana, Covers and Original Music

Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17411 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park

The Wild Snohomians have been playing originals and eclectic covers while blurring musical boundaries since early 2009. Influences include Dave Alvin, surf, Los Lobos, blues, rock, the 1960s, Buck Owens, folk, rockabilly, The Cramps, country, and Russ Meyer. Call it Americana, roots, roadhouse, or anything you want, just come out and see this concert and you'll have a great time!

Shakespeare in the Park on July 15

July 15 - Shakespeare in the Park: Seattle Shakespeare co./Wooden O Productions present: As you like it

Richmond Beach Library Park, 2201 NW 197th Street , Shoreline

Exiled from their home and disguised to avoid attention, Rosalind and Celia seek refuge in the secluded forest of Arden. Once there, the witty pair get caught up in the romantic tangles of the locals and find their own love interests as well. Rosalind’s disguise as a man gives her a newfound freedom, but it’s not without its complications to be sure. This is Shakespeare’s sparkling romantic comedy in which lessons of love are learned by all.

Neil Diamond tribute band
at Swingin Summer Eve

July 22 - Cherry Cherry Band at the City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve 

Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave. N. Shoreline

Neil Diamond Tribute Band Cherry Cherry Band plays for the City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve. Neil Diamond’s music is timeless and ageless. His classic songs evoke memories that every crowd will enjoy. Cherry Cherry Band will entertain audiences young and old alike.

Jessica Lynne country / bluegrass July 29

July 29 - Jessica Lynne - Country/Bluegrass

Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17411 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park

Within a year of her arrival, Lynne has planted herself center stage in Seattle’s music scene. With the media comparing her to such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and even Dusty Springfield. Having opened for national acts such as Radney Foster, Elisabeth Cook and Katie Armiger – Lynne has shows her musical career is on the fast track. Between her sunny lyrics, strawberry blond curls, and honeyed voice, Lynne’s output already evidences an implicit and consistent color scheme.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. 



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park - June 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Lake Forest Park during the month of June 2015.





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Free movie screening: Fixing Juvie Justice - Racial equality and social justice


Learning Center North and NUHSA Free Movie Screening : Fixing Juvie Justice - Racial Equity and Social Justice 

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155


The US incarcerates youth at alarming rates – 17 times more than France, for example. King County has greatly reduced its juvenile detention numbers since 1998 but racial disproportionality increases.

A new practice called “Community Conferencing” is being developed in Baltimore based on the traditions of the Maori culture of New Zealand. It is helping young people and their communities change their lives. Can the wisdom of the Maori and indigenous cultures worldwide help slow the flow of youth into jails? Are the lessons of New Zealand and Baltimore meaningful for King County?
                      
“Fixing Juvie Justice” is a film about transformative / restorative justice that is being shared throughout the County, including the Executive’s Office, Juvenile Court, Community and Human Services, and Adult and Juvenile Detention, YouthSource Renton– and Learning Center North! 

Please come July 28 @ 4:30pm. to continue this discussion. For more information, Guru Dorje (206-533-6733) or email NUHSA staff



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Sneak Peek at Standardized Test Results

By Marianne Deal Stephens

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has released a sneak peek at the 2015 Washington State Smarter Balanced test scores. The Smarter Balanced tests are based on the Common Core Learning Standards that Washington formally adopted in 2011 for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Preliminary Smarter Balanced Scores provide a glimpse of the results of the controversial new standardized tests. 

The results reflect about 90% of scores, and OSPI states that “Washington students … are generally scoring higher than last year’s field tests indicated they would”. In preliminary English Language Arts results, Washington students' scores were from 14 to 21 percentage points higher than the 2014 field tests, which function as the prediction model.

ELA Charts. Credit: OSPI July 2015


Preliminary Mathematics results are 13-18 percentage points above the predicted results for all grades except 11th grade, which is 4 points below the field test level.

Math charts. Credit: OSPI July 2015


OSPI cautions that results vary by district, grade level, and content area. Disaggregated district results will be available in August. The current set of results does not factor in students who opted out and refused to take the tests. Proficiency rates “will be lower when refusals are included.” 

These preliminary results indicate the proportion of students who earned levels 3 or 4 on the test. Smarter Balanced results are described on a four-level scale with levels 3 and 4 meeting standard. See Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Descriptors

Much of the controversy about the tests centers on the anticipated proportion of students achieving standard. The projections for both English Language Arts and Mathematics estimated that more than 50% of students would score at levels 1 or 2, not meeting standard.

These “cutoff levels” gain praise from some and criticism from others. “States Grapple With Common Test-Score Cutoffs” Education Week discusses the higher bar of the new achievement levels, and describes how the work by Smarter Balanced and PARCC (the firm behind the other major Common Core-based tests) “to set a higher level for mastery on their tests is praised in some quarters as a welcome boost in expectations. But in others, it’s decried as a setup for student and school failure.”
On standardized tests, students in the Shoreline School District generally score above state averages. When setting targets for the new Smarter Balanced tests, the District used relative performance rather than absolute numbers. For example, on the 2013-14 Reading MSP, Shoreline School District 4th graders performed 12.8 percentage points higher than state average. The district aims to maintain that trend and other grade level and subject area trends.
SSD.4th Grade Reading Trend charts.
Credit OSPI Washington State Report Card
 
 
Near the end of August, Shoreline residents will be able to compare local with state results. Though the new Smarter Balanced tests were fully implemented in the spring of 2015, their use as a graduation requirement is being phased in. See Tests Required for Graduation for the particulars, which vary by class year.


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Shorewood grad and two Kenmore students named WWU Outstanding Graduates

Western Washington University honored its Outstanding Graduates for the 2014-15 academic year at spring Commencement Saturday, June 13.

Faculty members from dozens of academic departments and programs select one graduate to honor as the Outstanding Graduate of the year. Selection is a high honor based on grades, research and writing, service to the campus and community, and promise for the future.

This year’s Outstanding Graduates include Ellen Olsen of Shoreline and Rachel Hsu and Corena Sharp from Kenmore. 

Ellen Olson, Outstanding Graduate in Geology
Shoreline

Ellen Olsen, the Outstanding Graduate in Geology, graduated magna cum laude in March with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a minor in Anthropology. Olsen is a recipient of the President’s Scholarship and the James Talbot Scholarship. She received grant funding for her thesis research on the formation conditions of Skagit gneiss rocks called migmatites in the crystalline core of the Cascades Range, using cutting-edge geo-chemical analytical tools. She is working with Geology Research Associate Brian Rusk to continue her research and plans to submit a manuscript to present her work at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore. She hopes to begin graduate school in fall of 2016 in either igneous or metamorphic petrology studies. A graduate of Shorewood High School, Olsen is the daughter of Patti and Norm Olsen.

Kenmore

Rachel Hsu
Outstanding Graduate in Art

Rachel Hsu, the Outstanding Graduate in Art, graduated in June with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art and a minor in Art History. Hsu’s work was part of nine exhibitions during her senior year, including two solo exhibitions. She also led the development of the first BFA catalogue for the Art Department. Art faculty members say Hsu is one of the best students they’ve seen in the department in recent years and a promising young artist. Hsu plans to partake in artist residencies and work before attending graduate school. She is the daughter of David and Rose Hsu and a graduate of Inglemoor High School in Kenmore.

Corena Sharp, Outstanding
Graduate in American
Cultural Studied
 Corena Sharp, Outstanding Graduate in American Cultural Studies, graduated in June with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She completed a major in American Cultural Studies as well as a Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies concentration in Law, Diversity and Justice: Transnational Advocacy – along with minors in International Studies, and Education and Social Justice. Sharp presented her research at Scholars Day and at an event for Fairhaven Alumni at Back2Bellingham. She is the recipient of a Libraries Undergraduate Research Award and a Public Anthropology Award for Excellence in Writing. She studied abroad in the Dominican Republic, volunteered at the Womencare Domestic Violence Shelter and worked as a seasonal fruit inspector for the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This fall, she will attend Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, where she will major in International Relations. Sharp is the daughter of Sally and Gary Sharp and a graduate of Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. 



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History of the Movie Business in Seattle

July 21, 10:30 to 11:30am at the Senior Center, Bud Saffle, "Mr. Movie Man", will tell stories of the movie business in Seattle during its heyday.

The Senior Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE, the southern-most building on the Shoreline Center campus. Park in the south parking lot.

Free!



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Photo: Korean beauties

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Photo by Jerry Pickard


These two beauties were part of the Korea room at the recent Shoreline Arts Festival.

At one point, there was a parade of Korean women dressed in different colors, but in the style of the dress on the right. They were headed for the Shoreline Room at the other end of the building, for a performance.

You never know quite what you are going to see at the Festival!



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Six authors in five days at Third Place Books this week

Paleo cooks, and three ways to turn your life around and do the right thing - all at Third Place Books this week. Upper level of Town Center, 17171 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park.


Kelli Estes
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk (Sourcebooks)

Tuesday, July 7 at 7pm

Inspired by true events, Kelli Estes’s brilliant and atmospheric debut serves as a poignant tale of two women determined to do the right thing, and the power of our own stories. 

Allan Ament
Learning to Float (Booktrope)

Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm

Learning to Float describes Allan’s transformation from a criminal defense attorney to a compassionate, emotionally vulnerable caregiver.

Russ Crandall 
Paleo Takeout (Simon & Schuster)

AND Jenny Castaneda
One Pot Paleo (Page Street)

Thursday, July 9 at 7pm

Join two popular paleo bloggers with their newest cookbooks. In Paleo Takeout, the critically acclaimed author of The Ancestral Table re-creates everyone’s favorite takeout meals. In One Pot Paleo Jenny Castaneda creates healthy, hearty paleo meals without the dishes, mess or stress.

Jesse Goolsby
I’d Walk with My Friends If I Could Find Them (Houghton)

Friday, July 10 at 6:30pm

In this powerful debut novel, three American soldiers haunted by their actions in Afghanistan search for absolution and human connection in family and civilian life.




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Grief support groups at Swedish Edmonds

Swedish Edmonds offers three different support groups for those who are grieving. Classes are free and drop-in.

Ongoing Grief Support Group
Offered two times each month, this group does not require registration. You may attend once, or as often as you wish, for as long as two years.
Where:  The Center for Healthy Living
4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1 (next to the AAA office)
Lynnwood, WA  98036
When:   First and third Tuesdays, July 7 and 21 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost:   FREE
For more information please call 425-640-4404 or visit www.swedish.org.

Early Days of Grief Support Group
This monthly drop-in group is for people who are in the first year of mourning the death of a loved one. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month. No registration required.
Where:  Swedish Edmonds
        21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
When:   Second Wednesday, July 8 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost:   FREE
For more information please call 425-640-4404 or visit www.swedish.org.

P.S./Parent Support Group
This drop-in support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Group meets the third Wednesday of the month. No registration required.
Where:  Verdant Community Wellness Center
4710 – 196th St. SW
Lynnwood, WA  98036
When:   Third Wednesday, July 15 from 7-9 p.m.
Cost:   FREE
For more information please call 425-640-4404 or visit www.swedish.org. 



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Baskin-Robbins closes in Lake Forest Park

Baskin and Robbins in LFP is closed

Photo and text by Jerry Pickard

They have been a feature on the southeast corner of the lower mall in Lake Forest Park for a generation.

On hot summer days Baskin Robbins was the place to go to cool off with a selection from their advertised 31 flavors. Since last Wednesday Mothers and Dads with small children, Teens, and the Elderly have walked up to the door and peered through the windows of the empty store in disappointment.

Rumor has it that the space and the adjoining  space which used to be Mud Bay Pets will be converted to a MOD Pizza store.

Fortunately for fans of the 31 flavors, the Shoreline store is still open at 926 N 185th St just west of Aurora.



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32nd District Republicans meet Thursday

Mathew Patrick Thomas will be the guest speaker when 32nd Legislative District King County GOP meets Thursday, July 9,  at the Shoreline Library, beginning at 7:00pm.

Thomas is the King County GOP state committeeman, as well as finance chairman for the Washington State Republican Party.

The library is located at 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline 98155.




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Experience Africa in Shoreline

African drumming - and step dancing! Throw in a little poetry and comedy and you have an evening of cultural inclusion - and great entertainment.


July 25, 7-10pm, Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Under the direction of Ghanaian-born griot and percussionist Eben Pobee (JHP Cultural and Diversity Legacy), The Cultural Heritage is a myriad of music and dance traditions practiced by West African artists.

This year's exceptional program features world-renowned guest performers representing Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Nigeria, Guinea, and Liberia. As the Program acknowledges the vast influence of West African performance traditions throughout the African Diaspora, 2015 performers include local Obo Addy Legacy Project- Okropong artists sharing music and dance from Ghana and West Africa at large, Featuring is the Seattle Cultural Crew.



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Hillwood 8th Annual Ice Cream Social


Hillwood Neighbors are reminded of the 8th Annual HIllwood Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 8 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

Meet at HIllwood Park, near the play equipment, N 190th St. and 3rd NW, for a party for our neighborhood!

There will be free ice cream with toppings for all, live music, kids entertainment, and a dedication of the wetlands restoration project. Dogs on leash are welcome.

This year Recology/Cleanscapes will join us with their Stump the Recycler game. Bring your recycling questions.

Brought to you by HIllwood Community Network. For more info email myhillwoodmail@gmail.com or 546-5430.

Map of Hillwood neighborhood


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Early bird price for full day camp August 17-21 for Pre-K through 4th grade



Early enrollees will pay only $198 for a week of full day camp if they pay by July 31.

30 hours of excellent childcare and STEM enrichment classes - August 17-21 at Shoreline Community College.

Time Travel and Shark Tooth Islands and Icky Me Minion Party Camp

More information and registration here or contact  Tamara Menteer Gonzalez, Challenge Island Owner and Lead Fun-Time Hostess, 206-445-8513



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Dunn Gardens marks first 100 years with a slate of events

Photo by Eric Shallit

Centennials are worth celebrating and The Dunn Gardens in North Seattle is in full party mode for its milestone anniversary.

Two special events are planned during July to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of one of Seattle’s hidden treasures.

On July 19, three bands will entertain guests for an afternoon of “Music on the Lawn” at The Dunn Gardens.

A few days later, on July 23, its Great Lawn will become an elegant setting for a benefit celebration of the Olmsted Legacy with a guest speaker from one of the nation’s preeminent cultural institutions.

Tickets are limited for both events and may be reserved online at The Dunn Gardens.

July 19 toe-tapping concert
For the July 19 concert, talented musicians promise a groove that excites the feet. A beverage comes with each ticket sold and hot dogs and ice creams will be available for purchase.

The toe-tapping entertainment will be provided by Waldorf Drummers, Marilyn and the G-Strings (a ukulele rock band), and Swamp Soul (a mixture of French, blues and zydeco). The $20 ticket price includes choice of a beverage. Ice creams and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Children 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult.

Festive Dinner and Fundraiser July 23
The tempo shifts on July 23 as guests distinguished by their efforts and philanthropy in areas of history, horticulture, environment, conservation, parks and service to The Dunn Gardens gather for a festive dinner and endowment fundraiser with keynote speaker Scot Medbury, president of Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The evening includes libations, an exhibit of vintage cars, a showcase of works by glass artist/designer Jesse Kelly, and a “Raise the Paddle” auction for the Olmsted Legacy.

Featured speaker Scot Medbury

For featured speaker Scot Medbury, the appearance at The Dunn Gardens marks a return to the city where he earned two degrees. The University of Washington graduate holds a master’s degree in Forest Resources from the Center of Urban Horticulture and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

Limited seating for the July 23 endowment dinner is available. Tickets, at $150 each, may be reserved at The Dunn Gardens.

Proceeds from both the Music on the Lawn and Centennial Dinner events benefit The E.G. Dunn Historic Garden Trust, a tax-exempt charitable organization.

Dunnton Abbey Garden Party August 8
In addition to the events during July, the garden’s centennial celebration includes a Dunnton Abbey Garden Party on Saturday, Aug. 8. It will be a grand event in the Edwardian tradition and will include a period fashion show, vintage cars, croquet and flower arranging.  Costumes optional.  An early bird price remains in effect until July 8. Reservations may be made at The Dunn Gardens.

Photo contest
Throughout the year the Dunn Gardens is holding a photo contest. Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit entries by Oct. 26. Contest rules and submission guidelines are online.

Tours
The Dunn Gardens are open to the public for docent-led guided tours. The schedule runs through July, and from Sept. 1 through October. Reservations are required.

Dunn Gardens, a member of both the State and the National Register of Historic Places, is supported by memberships, donations and volunteers. The E.B. Dunn Historic Garden Trust was established in 1993 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization to conserve Dunn Gardens and other significant gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Its mission is to open the gardens for public enjoyment, education and research.

Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98177. Map. West of Bitter Lake


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Kenmore Summer Concert Series begins Thursday

St. Edwards State Park
The annual Kenmore Summer Concert Series offers music six consecutive Thursday evenings starting July 9 from 6 to 8pm at Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.

Concertgoers are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners to share a special summer night by the open stage.




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Where the Beat hits the Street: Jazz Walk coming up in August



The 9th annual North City Jazz Walk will be held on Tuesday, August 11 along 15th NE in Shoreline.

This popular event features music at ten venues in the North City Business District. Thank you to the City of Shoreline for their sponsorship and for closing the street at 6pm and reopening it at 11pm.

Tickets are $15 prior to the event and $20 the day of the event. Tickets are limited.

For a complete list of artists, more information or to purchase tickets, go to the webpage



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After Shorewood offers Write & Ready College Application Essay Workshops for Rising Seniors

The senior year of high school is a busy time, and students can take some of the stress out of it by working on college application essays this summer.

After Shorewood, a Shorewood High School PTSA committee, is offering a series of workshops in July for the Shorewood Class of 2016. These workshops will address essay topics and drafts, other senior-year tasks, and college lists. 

We encourage students who are not confident about their college chances because of finances, grades or other situations to come work with us. The workshops will be led by volunteers Mandi Counter, Marianne Stephens, and Lisa Surowiec who have professional and personal experience.

Wednesday Morning Series, 10:00am –12:00pm, Shorewood Library

July 8 #1 Start Your Essays: brainstorming, college essay overview
July 15 #2 Get Going on Other Tasks: make the coming year less stressful!
July 22 #3 Is Your Essay You? go over drafts; work on voice, content, and approach
July 29 #4 Refine Your Essays and Your College Lists: final writing steps; college application Q / A

Saturday Morning Series, 9:00am –12:00pm, Ronald United Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Avenue North; enter on Linden Ave North

Parents of first-generation-to college students are welcome to come and ask questions during the Saturday workshops.

July 11 #1 Start Your Essays and Other Tasks: content of workshops #1 and #2 above
July 18 #2 Is Your Essay You? Revise and Refine: content of workshops #3 and #4 above  

There is no cost for the workshops, which are part of Shorewood PTSA’s mission to assist all students. Parents of students participating in the workshops are encouraged to remember Shorewood PTSA during the annual membership and donation drive in September. 

Students may attend all of a series or as many sessions as they can. Registration appreciated but not required:  Register for Write and Ready here. If you have questions or the registration form is not working, email the organizers.  

Don’t have a Shorewood senior? After Shorewood can help Shorewood 9th-11th graders as well. Visit our website for resources on colleges, scholarships, enrichment programs, and non-college options. And sign up for our weekly email by sending a request to aftershorewood@gmail.com. Past issues can be found on the Documents/ Email Archives page.

After Shorewood aims to support families in the quest for possibilities After Shorewood, whether the students are headed for college, vocational school, the military, or the workforce.



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Shoreline Fire Department Prop. 2: Voters’ pamphlet material

Shoreline Fire Department Proposition 2 on the Aug. 4 ballot is would replace an expiring bond. Here is the material on Prop. 2 that will be in local voters’ pamphlets to be mailed July 15-16:

The proposition requires a 60% yes vote with a minimum turnout of 7,605 voters (Washington Constitution, article VII, section 2(b))

Shoreline Fire Department Proposition No. 2
General Obligation Fire Construction Bonds Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $9,500,000

BALLOT TITLE:

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department adopted Resolution No. 15-01 concerning a proposition to construct capital improvements and to acquire equipment. This proposition will authorize the District to rebuild/relocate Station 63 (North City), purchase a ladder truck, three fire engines, three aid cars, rescue vehicles and self-contained breathing apparatuses, and build an outbuilding at Station 61 (Training and Support building 175th and Aurora), all in accordance with the District’s long-range plan; to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 maturing within a maximum term of 10 years; and levy annual excess property tax levies to pay and retire such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 15-01.

Should this proposition be:  Approved __    Rejected ___

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Shoreline Fire Department seeks voter approval to sell $9,500,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the rebuild/relocation of Station 63, purchase of a ladder truck, three fire engines, three aid cars, rescue vehicle refurbish, self-contained breathing apparatus, and construct an outbuilding at Station 61, all in accordance with the District’s long-range plan.

For questions about this measure, contact Matt Cowan, Fire Chief, 206-533-6510, 

Statement For

The sale of capital bonds are the method used to finance high cost firefighting equipment, facility construction and renovations. The SFD’s current 20-year bond retires in 2016. The proposed 10-year replacement bond will be used to finance much needed equipment and construction expenditures that were deferred in order to maintain service levels during the recession.

For example, the SFD’s ladder truck is 21 years old, well beyond its life cycle of 15 years. Station 63 is 45 years old and does not meet current or future needs. Three front line fire engines, three aid cars, and SCBA breathing apparatus for our firefighters also need to be replaced over the next few years.

The bond is also cost effective. Under the expiring 20-year bond the owner of a $300,000 home has been paying $54 per year. The new 10-year bond will reduce the cost to $48 per year.

Passing this bond, in conjunction with the proposed fire benefit charge, will provide the SFD with the facilities, equipment and tools necessary to continue providing the citizens of Shoreline a high level of service.  This is also likely the last bond that we will ever need. We urge you to vote yes.

Submitted by Allen Alston and Brett Defenbaugh, 

Statement Against
No statement submitted.

Statements in favor of and in opposition to a ballot measure are submitted by committees appointed by the jurisdiction. No persons came forward to serve on the committee and to write a statement in opposition. If you would like to be involved with a committee in the future please contact the jurisdiction.





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Photo: 4th of July parade in Edmonds

Saturday, July 4, 2015

4th of July parade
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Edmonds makes a very big deal out of the 4th of July. A big parade, a big fireworks show. Lots of auxiliary events like the children's parade, a 5k fun run/walk.

The whole thing has been going on for years and is sponsored and organized by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce.



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Heart for Hope: Benefit at Easy Monkey in August


HeART for hope - artists making a difference. August 14 and 15 from 11am to 9pm for art, food, and prizes. 

Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE, Ste B, Shoreline 98155. 

Benefiting Children's Hospital, Parkinson's research, Snohomish County Homeless

Free admission.



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