Shoreline Center available for holiday parties
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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| Claire Putney, Riding After Serbia, 2015 (courtesy of the artist) |
Right now we have the opportunity to make a real impact in our north Lake Washington communities. Together, we can help build a high-capacity transit system that will benefit our children, grandchildren, and generations to come.
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| Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park |
Anyone can vote in person at accessible voting centers, which will be available Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton.
Voting units at the Seattle Union Station, 401 S. Jackson, and the Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., are open Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election Day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The unit at the King County Elections office, 919 S.W. Grady Way, Renton, will be available Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election Day, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The film "Two Pictures” is being shot locally and was cast out of Shoreline City Hall.
Background actors for a fun party scene are needed for Thursday and Friday evenings, October 29 and 30.
Contact Tonya Skoog if interested.
| Bloodmobile in Richmond Beach Saturday |
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| Seniors with their coach Anna Boyle, Sophia Viviano, Mara Trostle, (coach) Mindy Dalziel, Sydney Coe, Alexa Iacolucci, Rachael Moulton Photo by Geoff Vlcek |
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| Sydney Coe scores on a header Photo by Geoff Vlcek |
Administrative Assistant - Public Works (Part Time - 20 hours per week - Monday - Friday).
This position performs a variety of administrative support duties in support of Public Works Operations and Engineering Divisions including word processing, filing, database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance, purchasing, contract administration and invoicing, records management and routing of customer services inquiries.
Full description here with online application form.
Applications are also available at City Hall: 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. If you cannot apply online through the City’s website, you may email your resume and scanned application to HR@cityoflfp.com with Public Works Admin Assistant in the subject line.
The Edward Jones office at 19270 Aurora is advertising a position for a full-time Branch Office Administrator.
The job description is at this link and the application is here.
| There were other rooms, as well as outside activities |
| People have a good time with their costumes. |
| Emphasis on games for kids |
| Even those from other galaxies were there |
| The leprechaun and the pot of gold were there. |
Li'l Sprout Nursery and Garden Center, 17414 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012, 425-482-5276 is offering a slate of free gardening classes in November and December.
Pruning Basics
Sat., Nov. 7 @ 11am
Gain
the basic information for the how, when, where and why of pruning your
own trees and shrubs. Necessary tools, cuts, proper timing and simple
guidelines will be covered.
Kid’s Club
Sat., Nov., 14 @ 10am
Come in and make a seasonal arts and craft project specifically geared towards kid’s.
Getting Started with Hydroponics
Sat., Nov. 22 @ 11am
Information on how to get started growing plants with a hydroponic system. No soil needed!
Grow veggies and herbs all year long! A great project for the plant enthusiast.
Wreath Making
Starts Nov. 19
Let our staff help you design and put together a fresh, one-of-kind holiday wreath.
Workshops with and without appointments will continue through the holiday. Call 425-482-5276 and reserve a spot for your office, garden club or any group. A fun holiday tradition.
Holiday Open House
Sat., Nov. 28 @ 11am to 3pm
Santa
will be here, refreshments and fun! Start your holiday festivities at
Li’l Sprout. Pick up your NW grown Christmas tree, make a wreath or do
some gift shopping.
Attracting Birds in Winter
Sat., Dec., 5 @ 11am
Not
all birds fly south for the winter. Learn how to keep the birds coming
to your garden by creating a safe haven with food, water and housing for
our feathered friends.
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| John Cox of Shoreline has been honored by the AKC |
By Evan Smith
Northshore Utility District incumbent Commissioner Margaret Wiggins recently sent a statement introducing herself to voters.
Wiggins will meet challenger Matt Breysse on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for a six-year term on the board of the Kenmore-based Northshore Utility District, which includes part of Lake Forest Park.
Breysse has not sent a statement. Here is Wiggins’ statement:
Northshore Utility District commissioner Position 3
Matt Breysse - did not submit a statement
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| Margaret Wiggins |
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| Nancy Bell Evans honored by Alpha Delta Kappa |
| Bring the little ones in costume this Friday |
Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter, week of 10-19-2015
10-06 Was your Kate Spade bag stolen? One was found by 195th and Ashworth.
10-11 2:30am prostitution arrest at bus stop, 188th and Aurora
10-11 Homeless male found dead outside the back door of Todo Mexico restaurant on Ballinger.
10-11 8:52am Man arrested for paying for sex in the Fred Meyer parking lot.
10-12 Edmonds resident spotted his stolen bike being ridden in Shoreline. Bike recovered.
10-12 Tent City resident at United We Stand at Bethel Lutheran Church was formally Trespassed for causing a disturbance and cannot return to the encampment.
10-14 Theft of wheels and tires from vehicle in 157xx block of 3rd NE.
10-15 Burglary 145xx block of Meridian. Forced rear slider open to gain access.
10-16 Couple visiting a nursing home resident got into a fight with each other and he tried to pull her ponytail. Charged with assault.
10-16 Woman reported that her identity was used in a Craig's List post offering sex.
10-17 Rental car at Fred Meyer was impounded for parking in a disabled parking space without permit. Driver knew that car was being impounded but didn't come out of store.
This week Global Affairs at Shoreline Community College will have two events open to the public. There is a daytime event on Wednesday 12:30-1:20, about The Challenge and Promise of a Multicultural South Africa with Dr. Johnson and students, who traveled last summer to South Africa.
The second event, Cuba and the United States Today, with Prof. Marc McLeod, who is currently the Director of Latin American Studies and Associate Professor of History at Seattle University, takes place the evening of Thursday, Oct 29, 7-8:30pm.
Both events take place in room 9208 PUB, attendance is open to the public and FREE, and parking anywhere on campus in the evening is also FREE.
| Dr. Ernest Johnson |
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| Prof. Marc McLeod |
Chief John R. Batiste announced the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct an emphasis patrol state wide beginning October 27, to October 29, to bring increased awareness to the Move Over Law.
Between 2007 and 2014, 212 WSP vehicles were struck while conducting traffic stops or providing motorist assistance. Three troopers and multiple citizens have been injured in collisions over the last seven years, as a result of vehicles either striking the trooper or a parked emergency vehicle.
According to the Move Over Law, RCW 46.61.212, drivers approaching an emergency zone are required to either move over to another lane in the same direction, if it is safe to do so, or if a driver is unable to move over safely, proceed with caution and reduce the speed of their vehicle.
Emergency vehicles include police, fire, medical, tow trucks and vehicles providing roadside assistance, making use of hazard lights.
Shoreline stadium held A big year-end Middle School Cross Country meet was held Tuesday, October 27 at Shoreline Stadium. Both Kellogg and Einstein were among the 15 schools participating.
Results are here for the 2015 Sno-King Middle Schools XC Championships - 7th grade girls.
Shorewood T-Birds Hugh Gaevert and Kyle Berquist in doubles, Gunnar Thorstenson in singles all reached the championship finals to qualify for the WIAA State Tennis Tournament.
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| Wild U19 ice hockey team Second Place in Hockey Classic |
Shorewood hosted undefeated Edmonds Woodway at Shoreline Stadium Monday October 26.
Both teams competed very well and each had some excellent chances to score. In the end, after two overtimes no one did -- 0-0 tie.
Abby Manis was in goal for Shorewood 5-6-1 league 7-8-1, Hannah Hicks was in goal for Edmonds 10-0-1 and 12-1-2 overall.
--Bill Wilkins
Take the challenge out of pie crust with a little knowledge, a few handling instructions and quality ingredients. Learn to make tender, flaky, flavorful pie crust that you won't have to struggle with. Presented by Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.
All About Pie, Tuesday, October 27, 7-8:30pm, Richmond Beach Library Meeting Room
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| Financial advisor David Aramaki |
King County and Seattle editions will run through November 2
The Video Voters’ Guide, which provide voters information on some candidates and issues on the 2015 General Election ballot, is now available through your TV and computer or mobile device.
NUHSA’s 2015 Human Services Awards
NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards ceremony has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 5:30 – 7:00pm
Council Chambers -Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave. N Shoreline, WA 98133
Nominate an incredible volunteer or a stellar volunteer program today! Click here for the nomination form. You can email it to staff or mail it to: PO Box 60215, Shoreline, WA 98160.
Deadline to nominate: November 2.
For more information or to RSVP, email.
From committee co-chair Robin Lombard
145th Corridor Study
Last year the City of Shoreline started to study how to improve 145th Street. Details here. The city has been working with a Citizen’s Advisory Task Force (CATF) – people who represent you in this process.
Discussion at the meeting on Thursday included:
A crew of five people from the King County Assessors office will be evaluating property in the Sheridan Beach neighborhood of Lake Forest Park starting now and continuing into summer of 2016.
The process may include:
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| Tree removal on Burke Gilman Trail began Monday Photo courtesy King County Parks |
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| Shoreline Elks |
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| Newly remodeled building |
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| Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32 |
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| Photo by Frank Kleyn Welcoming Figure by Steve Brown, Andy Wilbur and Joe Gobin, artists. Cast bronze |
Confused about Medicare?
Join a live presentation by Dr. Nancy Fisher, Chief Medical Officer for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for our region.
The event will be streamed live via the internet to the Shoreline Library meeting room on Monday, October 26, from 10:30-11:30am.
Come to listen, learn and get your questions answered. Open enrollment started October 15, so act now and join us for this free presentation!
The Internet brings your children a world of information, education, and entertainment by opening a door to anywhere in the world. By the same token, the Internet is an open door into your home by anyone in the world.
Without taking precautions, your family may be at risk to dangers online that affect the real world of your family.
Learn how to navigate the Internet safely and still have access to all the educational and entertainment the Internet has to offer. Learn also how to minimize your personal information from being collected by government agencies and corporate entities without your consent.
You can control the information you want to share and keep private information private using simple, yet effective methods.
The goal of this presentation is not to avoid using the Internet, but rather maximize use of the Internet in a safe manner.
Monday, October 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
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| Lounge singer Lucy |
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