Call for musicians / bands

Thursday, November 5, 2015

The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is accepting submissions from local and regional bands to perform at the 2016 Summer Concerts in the Park series.

Concerts are held on Sunday afternoons at City Park from 3-4pm in July and August. City Park is an outdoor venue with a covered pavilion. Sound and technician provided. Additional concerts are held in downtown Edmonds on Tuesdays at noon and Thursdays 5-6:30pm.

To apply please submit the following by January 6, 2016:

  • Letter of interest with name, contact info (phone, mailing address and email)
  • Media kit or promotional material
  • Music samples submitted either via email or on CD (clearly label your CD)
Send to:

Edmonds Arts Commission
Concert Coordinator
700 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020



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Tickets still available for Shorecrest dinner to raise money for Holiday Gift Baskets for needy students


Good food, good entertainment, good cause!
Wednesday, November 18, 6-8:30pm

Tickets are still available for the Holiday Benefit Dinner at Shorecrest.
All proceeds will help fund Holiday food baskets and teen gifts for Shorecrest students in need - approximately one-fifth of the student population.

Help Shorecrest families have food for the holiday.
Help Shorecrest students have gifts for the holiday.




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Notice of Public Hearing: Ronald Wastewater's proposed budget

Notice of Public Hearing
Ronald Wastewater District’s Proposed 2016 Budget
November 10, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the
Ronald Wastewater District Office

17505 Linden Avenue North



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Callahan House introduces Eldergrow’s Horticultural Therapy

Judy Adams and PJ Koshi of Aegis Living at Callahan House garden with a resident.

Aegis Living at Callahan House in Shoreline, a senior care community dedicated to memory care, is taking innovative and ‘green’ steps to help provide a healing and enriching community for its residents.

Judy Adams, General Manager, partnered with Eldergrow, a new Seattle company, which offers mobile indoor gardens and therapeutic programming.  Adams, who is also a Registered Nurse, acknowledges the therapeutic value to gardening

“Our residents really benefit from the engagement, whether it’s the sensory stimulation that plants provide or the use of motor skills when residents garden.” 

Orla Concannon, Founder of Eldergrow, previously worked in the senior care field and developed the indoor garden and programming with the intention to bring nature directly to the footsteps of seniors.

“I want to bring the outdoors indoors and share what we often can take for granted.”

For more information, contact Eldergrow at info@eldergrow.org or Aegis Living at Callahan House in Shoreline at 206-417-9747.



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Photo: Lace leaf maple

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Shoreline Lace Leaf Maple
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I talked to a man in New England today. He said that their trees had put on the usual spectacular show as they changed colors. But, he added, it only lasts two weeks. All the leaves are off the trees now.

I said "Ha!" to all the New Englanders in Seattle who ever complained about our weather - "You only have two seasons," they've said.

Let's invite them all out for fall tours to see our beautiful red and gold leaves. And mountains. And water. Not to mention humpback whales, orcas, harbor seals, and otters (both saltwater and freshwater). And by the way, octopi are supposed to be six feet across.

So there.



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Nonprofit celebrates 15 Years offering free alternative health care to homeless

Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign provides acupuncture, massage and naturopathic medicine at five locations that serve Seattle’s homeless, low-income and transitional communities.

For people who are struggling to survive from day-to-day, health care can be low on their list of priorities when they’re busy searching for their next meal or a place to sleep.

One nonprofit has been working to reverse that trend by bringing complementary, alternative and integrative health care to Seattle’s homeless, low-income and transitional communities. For 15 years, the Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign has been providing free acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage at five locations that serve some of the city’s most vulnerable populations.

“Many of our patients are just so grateful to have someone willing to listen to them with a caring heart,” says Ellen Sims, executive director of the organization that has served more than 3,000 clients since October 2000.

AHAC practitioner working on a patient

Inequities in Alternative Health Care Access

In the past 10 years, the use of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine has doubled, according to the National Institutes of Health. During that same time, millions more Americans have gained access to health care through the Affordable Care Act.

But access to alternative health care still is largely limited to the wealthier segments of society, which is what led a group of students and homeless advocates to found the Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign.

“Sleeping on the ground or on top of milk crates can be hard on the body,” says Sims, who also is a licensed massage practitioner. “Include with that the day-to-day stress of making sure your dire needs are met such as food – a massage is like a slice of heaven for these folks.”

Access to natural pain relief as well as naturopathic primary care also can help decrease the use of opiates and other prescription drugs, which can be a dangerous combination for people living on the streets who also are battling mental health issues.

AHAC practitioner with patient

Plans for Future Growth

The Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign is run strictly by volunteers, including the licensed naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists and massage therapists who provide their services free of charge.

Services currently are offered monthly at:
  • Compass Cascade Women's Program in downtown Seattle
  • Frye Apartments, a low-income housing building in downtown Seattle
  • Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets on Capitol Hill
  • ROOTS Young Adult Shelter in the University District
  • Tent City 3 (location changes every 90 days - but is often in Shoreline)

The nonprofit hopes to grow enough to offer weekly services at each of the sites to make an impact on clients’ health in a more sustainable way. “This would also let us have a closer look at the impact we are having on these people’s lives and our greater community,” Sims says.

How to Help

In addition to helping its clients, the Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign also provides an educational platform for natural health students.

“Students working at these clinics are able to take their skills and understanding to another level by interacting firsthand with the people in our communities in a real way, not just middle to upper class,” Sims says.

They also gain valuable skills from the licensed practitioners they work under at these clinics. Sims adds that as the group grows, it hopes to eventually pay its practitioners so they can be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

However, all types of volunteers are needed to help staff these locations and provide behind-the-scenes support. If you would like to help, go to the volunteer page on the nonprofit’s website.

“We are currently in a big transition phase and are looking for experienced and dedicated board members to join our team,” Sims says. “We are hoping to move forward in a positive, strong foundational way that is sustainable and allows for growth.”

For more information about the group or to donate, go to AHACSeattle.org or email.



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October 26, 2015 Shoreline School Board Meeting Summary

By Marianne Deal Stephens

Consent Agenda
The evening’s Consent Agenda consisted of several items, including:

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Seattle School District for Title I Services. Public school districts provide Title 1 services for eligible students attending private schools. Two young Shoreline residents attend private schools in Seattle and choose to receive Title 1 services through Seattle Schools. Shoreline pays the Seattle School District (last year’s amount was $2,656.50) to provide the services.

Acceptance of $16,855 in Gifts from Lake Forest Park Elementary PTA to fund the WatchDOGS Dads program, Math Olympiad, Sixth Grade Camp, and other programs.

Approval of an Extended Field Trip for Shorewood Volleyball to attend the State Volleyball Tournament in Kennewick.

After the unanimous vote to approve all Consent Agenda items, Board President Mike Jacobs expressed appreciation to the Lake Forest Park PTSA: “We really do appreciate all of the hard work. The enrichment you provide makes us [as a District] who we are.”

Summer School Review
Details of the 2015 Elementary and Secondary Summer School programs will be covered in a separate article.

Capital Projects Update
Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller led a review of the District’s Capital Projects along with Facilities Modernization Coordinator Dan Stevens and Accounting Supervisor Garnet Osborn. 

Mr. Stevens explained the status of several projects, including:
• a new roof for Brookside Elementary;
• a new fire alarm system for Lake Forest Park Elementary;
• new ball fields for Shorecrest High School
• driveway revision and garage remodel of Transportation Shop;
• asphalt upgrade for Shoreline Children’s Center;
• demolition of Aldercrest Annex.

Most of these projects, except Aldercrest Annex, are part of the 2006 Bond Measure, which also covers: 

All school facilities will eventually have new card-based entry systems which will increase security and limit keys. Building security, along with traffic safety, is a primary concern.

Money for Capital Projects comes from several sources:

Deputy Superintendent Miller explained that the planned capital projects may pause as the District addresses the need for increased classroom space. Board President Mike Jacobs, speaking about new elementary fields as well as other projects, said that “we have told communities that they are in the queue, and we don’t want to tell them that they have to wait while another generation of kids goes through and has to use terrible fields.” Other Board Members inquired about the life of alarm and entry systems, and about the plans for renovations. Superintendent Miller anticipates presenting a facilities renovation plan for increasing classroom space in January of 2016.

District Instructional Materials Recommendations
DIMC, the District Instructional Materials Committee, recently reviewed several materials. Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Teri Poff discussed the following:
• Schindler’s List film as a supplement to Social Studies in Shorecrest Grade 10 World History courses
• Look Inside Space book as a Language Arts supplement for Kindergarten Highly Capable classrooms.
• Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, a play, as an enrichment for grades 4-6 at Lake Forest Park Elementary.

The committee recommends that a permission slip be required for student viewing of Schindler’s List, an “R” rated film. A meaningful alternative assignment will be available for students/ families choosing to not watch the movie. All committee members watched the movie, and consider the historical value to have a worthwhile educational benefit.

Financials and Enrollment Update
Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller and Director of Finance Mark Spangenberg presented the September and October numbers.

The September student headcount of 9261 is 119 more than in September 2014, but 144 below projections for this fall. October enrollment is 100 higher than October 2014. October is typically the month with peak enrollment, and the first month that Running Start students are counted. There are approximately 137 student FTE in Running Start, which represents 234 individual students.

The District operates on a September 1-August 31 fiscal year. The administration will finalize the 2014-15 books in the next two weeks. For 2015-16, the expenditures are running below expected levels; neither expenses nor revenues are steady throughout the school year. To view the monthly reports, see pages 101-112 of the October 26 Agenda Packet .

Board Reports
Director Richard Potter continues to visit schools, and attended STEM for Her at Shorewood. He enjoyed the Shorecrest Homecoming assembly, saying “my ears rang for a couple of days.”

Director Debi Ehrlichman visited her alma mater, Stanford University. Shoreline graduate Kelsey Josund is part of the Stanford Solar Car Project, and has been competing in Australia at the World Solar Car Challenge. See Ms. Josund’s October 23 blog post World Solar Challenge: Day Five.

Director Ehrlichman also commended several individuals and community groups:
• Cascade K-8 Teacher Rebecca Drury, who was named Washington Science Teachers Association Teacher of the Year for Middle School Education. See Shoreline Public Schools October 20 news release.
• Shorewood Teacher Colleen Kiyonaga, who was named a “Symmetry Hero in the Classroom”. See Shoreline Public Schools October 19 news release.
• Lake Forest Park Rotary for packing bags of food for needy kids every week.
• all of the often-unrecognized churches and community groups that support our families and schoolchildren.

Director David Wilson praised the Shorewood Math is Cool team for its recent win in the 9-10 Grade Division at the competition in Redmond on October 17, with a particular shout out to Advisor Corrie Crowder. See Shoreline Public Schools October 23 news release.

Director Wilson also drew attention to the Shorewood and Shorecrest fall productions, which are coming up. Shorecrest is presenting Once on This Island (tickets at brownpapertickets.com) and Shorewood is presenting All My Sons (tickets at brownpapertickets.com).

Director Dick Nicholson praised the “terrific management” of the Shorecrest Homecoming assembly, and noted that his eardrums are still intact. Director Nicholson is a member of Rotary, which has adopted Parkwood Elementary. Rotary is currently interviewing Shorewood students to give out senior scholarships.

Student Representative Areeya Tipyasothi noted that the first Kolus student newspaper came out on October 23rd. She is Editor of the Kolus, and is preparing for a review. Director Ehrlichman requested issues of the newspaper for the board.

Board President Mike Jacobs noted that ballots have come out and encouraged everyone to do their civic duty and vote.



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Shorewood drama presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons



Shorewood High School proudly presents Arthur Miller's tragic and gripping post war drama, "All My Sons!"

In the years following the war, the Keller family continues to hope for their missing son Larry to turn up alive. Despite seeming to live the American Dream in suburban paradise, accusations of war crimes and the reality that Larry may never return force the Kellers to confront the deception and lies that threaten to tear apart their family and world.

One of America's great works of drama, "All My Sons" confronts many of the pressing issues of our time, from corporate greed, to the cost of war, to the American Dream. A tense, heartbreaking study of loss and love — do not miss it!

Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 12, 13, 14 at 7:30pm. Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21 at 7:30pm, and Sunday November 22 at 3:00pm.

Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults in advance, and $12 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online.



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Shorecrest musical opens November 12 - Once On This Island



Shorecrest Drama is kicking off a big, two-musical season with Once on This Island. This musical features a beautiful score (exquisitely rendered by these talented young voices!) and a poignant folk legend at its heart, but most movingly, it's all about what it means to pass stories along. As such, it gets at essential humanity, and you can be sure of that listening to "Why We Tell The Story."

After a disaster, a community joins together to comfort a child through song and story. In the folk tale they weave (of "Little Mermaid" ilk, with Caribbean flavor),Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, and falls in love with him. 
Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over her fate. Ti Moune pursues Daniel, who has returned to his people, and her journey tests the powers of social-class differences, death, and ultimately, love.

Shorecrest Drama's Once on This Island will run from Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15, and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 19, through Sunday, November 22. Performance times are 7:30pm on Wednesdays-Saturdays, and 2:00pm on each Sunday of the run.

Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 when reserved in advance. Ticket reservations online, where you will find the option to either receive your tickets by mail, or at will-call on the day of the performance. Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is at the north end of the Shorecrest campus: 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.



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Second Saturday financial workshop for women in the divorce process


Second Saturday, a nonprofit organization that helps women through the divorce process, is currently holding workshops at Shoreline Conference Center in the Arden room from 6:30pm-9:00pm on the third Thursday of the month.

The address is 18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155. The Arden Room is in the south end of the building. Parking in the south lot.

Second Saturday is affiliated with WIFE.org, a trusted financial source for women that has been around since 1988.

Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way. The workshop is taught by a family law attorney and a financial professional and will provide you with knowledge and resources that you need to inform, prepare and protect you and your family.

The cost to attend is $45 per person and pre-registration is recommended. For additional information call 425-774-6721.

And remember – you are not alone!



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CKO Kickboxing Seattle announces Fall Fundraiser for family of Ahmie Nijie

Ahmie Nijie in 2014
Event will support Ahmie Njie’s mom and sister

Ahmie Njie lost her life this summer at the age of 15. She was a victim of Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT). This fall, CKO Kickboxing Seattle is giving back to Njie’s mother and sister with a special fundraiser.

“On the day I first met Ahmie, I met a shy, quiet child. She was reserved, but always watching. She would smile, with somehow knowing. After a while I learned that she was wiser than most adults my age,” said the CKO Kickboxing Seattle team.

Njie’s mother, Gienna, is a single mother to a younger daughter, Aishah, and the transition through grief and normalcy over the last several months have been difficult. CKO Kickboxing Seattle wants to give back to these amazing ladies with a fundraiser.

CKO Kickboxing Seattle’s team shares, “Our government only offers 4% of federal tax money to researching childhood cancer. Where does that leave the parents in our community when they have to say goodbye to a child they have birthed, raised, cried with, studied with, or held when they were sad, happy, or vomiting from chemotherapy?”

On November 7, 2015, at 8:00am at CKO Kickboxing Seattle, people are invited to come take part in a fundraiser. Bags are $30, and the team invited people to come take a swing for cancer.

Those who aren’t able to attend can donate by texting “Ahmie” to 843-606-5995.

More information can be found online

CKO Kickboxing Seattle helps people reach and exceed their goals with one-hour fitness kickboxing classes.

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What to consider before picking a health plan

Most people shopping for health insurance look at the monthly premium first, but there other factors to consider if you want to get the best cost and coverage deal.

Fifteen health insurers are selling 210 health plans for the 2016 individual market and, while all plans must include the same essential health benefits, the plans differ greatly in deductible amounts and which medical providers are included in their networks.

“Most people are motivated to keep their premium monthly costs down when shopping for health insurance, and that’s understandable,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. “But paying attention to how the health plan’s deductible works and what you will have to pay to see certain providers can be just as important in keeping your costs down over the long run.”

What to consider before picking a health plan: 

  • 2016 health plans have deductibles ranging from $500 to $6,850. 
  • Some plans have a separate deductible for prescription drugs. 
  • Know what services are subject to the deductible. Most plans must cover preventive services at no cost to you. Also, some plans allow you to see your doctor, obtain generic drugs, and even receive some specialty care and lab tests before you’ve met your deductible. 
Provider networks
  • Find out if your medical providers are part of the plan’s provider network. 
  • Understand what you will pay if you use out-of-network providers. 
  • Prescription drug coverage 
  • Review the plan’s drug coverage and understand the difference in costs to you between any drug tiers the insurer uses. 
  • Learn about any restrictions in coverage for preventive care. For example, most plans will not cover preventive care if you receive it from an out-of-network provider. 
  • Review coverage for emergency room services. 
See 2016 health plans and their rates by county.



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Shorecrest vs Archbishop Murphy girls soccer District Playoff game

#10 Lauren Brown takes the ball down the field
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

The Shorecrest Scots headed into the game Tuesday knowing that the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats hadn't lost a game since their 2nd game of the regular season on Sept 12th. They also had only allowed 5 total goals in the 15 games since that loss while scoring 41 of their own goals in that span.

The lady Scots started the game with an unusually weak defensive effort that was allowing Archbishop Murphy's offense to penetrate onto their side of the field. However, once the Scots made a few adjustments, they started to pressure the goal.

Player of the Game: Sophia Viviano
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

In the 23rd minute of the 1st half, Sophia Viviano scored on an assist from Alexa Iacolucci. This lead gave the Scots a confidence boost that showed throughout the rest of the game. They seemed to gel and really set the pace of the game with clean passes and lots of communication.

While players like Ella Nelson, Mara Trostle, Sydney Coe, Lauren Brown, and Julia Strand all had great games, midfielders Maggie Taylor and Alexa Iacolucci seemed to really dominate the game.

With 27 minutes remaining in the game, Sydney Brandt assisted Sophia Viviano's 2nd goal of the game.

When the final whistle blew the Scots had not only shutout the Wildcats, but they did not allow a single shot on goal! It was an impressive team performance.

With the win the Scots move on to the 2A District 1 Championship game on Saturday, November 7 vs Squalicum at Sedro Woolley High School. The game starts at 7pm.

--Geoff Vlcek



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Free movie: The Story of Seeds - Friday


Diggin' Shoreline presents Open Sesame: The Story of Seeds. Friday, November 6 at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Free organic popcorn! Bring the kids.



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Executive Constantine's statement on early election results of Best Starts for Kids

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement on the early election results of the Best Starts for Kids levy:

"The early returns on Best Starts for Kids are very encouraging. I'm pleased that so many people got the message that we can start putting more children and youth in our region on a positive trajectory in life. 
"I'm proud that we created an alliance of business leaders, service providers, and elected officials, all committed to ensuring that every child in King County is able to achieve his or her full potential."

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Expect voter turnout to double

The number of votes counted from the Tuesday Election may double as results come in over the next few days.

Voters counted Tuesday came from 20.6 percent of registered King County voters, less than half of the expected final County turnout.

Elections officials expect November turnout in odd-numbered years to be double the August turnout.




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Photo: Glowing Autumn Tree

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Glowing Autumn Tree in a Ridgecrest garden
Photo by Janet Way


Janet Way caught the light just right for this glowing example of our ambivalent Fall. Leaves are turning color - but the sun is still shining. Not what we are used to, but we'll take every ounce of sunshine we can get!




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Kassover holds big lead for only contested LFP council seat

By Evan Smith

Lake Forest Park City Council candidate Phillippa Kassover holds a big lead over opponent David Hammond for the only contested LFP council position on the November 3 general-election ballot.

Kassover led Hammond 61.77 percent to 37.97 percent Tuesday night for the position that Jeff Johnson is giving up to run for mayor.

Johnson was unopposed for mayor. Council incumbents Tom French and Catherine Stanford also ran unopposed.

Four Lake Forest Park council members are in the middle of four-year terms.

King County will post additional results each afternoon until final certification November 24.



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Book sale this Saturday at the Lake Forest Park Library

Abby Hanft reads a treasure from the LFP Library Book Sale
Photo courtesy Friends of the Library

A great selection of new and slightly-used fiction, non-fiction, holiday books, children’s books, cookbooks, media, and much more will be available at the Lake Forest Park Library’s Fall Book Sale, this Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 4pm.

The sale will be inside the library in the meeting room, lower level of Town Center by the escalator. Intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.

Prices start at just 50 cents for children’s books and one dollar for adult books. Everything will be half-price from 3pm to 4pm. All proceeds will make possible children’s and adult’s library programs in 2016.

The sale is sponsored by Friends of the LFP Library.



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Phase 2 of SR 522 project in Kenmore

Phase 2 of the SR 522 West A Improvements project began last month. As part of Phase 2, the south portion of 61st Ave NE between SR 522 and NE 175th St will be be fully closed to vehicles for up to five months, which started in mid-October.

The construction team installed a temporary pedestrian path between NE 175th St and SR 522. People on bikes can use the path as well, but they recommend walking bikes because the path is layered with crushed gravel to prevent slipping. More information and updates here

Phase 2 improvements will include:

  • A new traffic signal at the intersection of SR 522 and 61st Ave NE. 
  • Road widening and new sidewalk on the south side of SR 522 from 61st Ave NE to 65th Ave NE. 
  • Realigned and regraded 61st Ave NE south leg between SR 522 and NE 175th St. 
  • Utility undergrounding, new water main and retaining wall


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Fall in Love this holiday season with "She Loves Me" at Seattle Musical Theatre


From the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of Fiddler on the Roof comes the perfect holiday confection, SHE LOVES ME. Based off a play Miklos Laszlo, this warm and classic love story boasts a cheeky book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and music by Jerry Bock. As a parfumerie in Budapest readies itself for the Christmas rush, a store clerk and a salesgirl are constantly at odds, but are unaware that they are conducting an anonymous romantic correspondence.

With Director Alan Wilkie at the helm, this charming musical is adapted from the Jimmy Stewart film The Shop Around the Corner and the basis for the 1998 movie You’ve Got Mail. Josh Zimmerman music directs a lovely score featuring musical gems include “Twelve Days ‘Til Christmas,” “Dear Friend,” and “Ice Cream,” and Taylor Davis choreographs. SHE LOVES ME plays December 4-20, 2015. Single tickets (starting at $20) are on sale online.

She Loves Me at SMT
The cast of SHE LOVES ME features local favorites Brian Lange and Laura Medford as romantic leads Georg and Amalia; Paul Gauger as Kodaly; Bill Higham as Maraczek; Mark Holmberg as Keller; David-Edward Hughes as Sipos; Jorie Jones as Ilona; and Dustyn Moir as Arpad. The ensemble includes Meagan Castillo, Jonathan Fowles, Nicholas Hyett-Schnell, Sierra Kagen, Sarah Karnes, Margaret Lamb, and Marc Mok Moser.

Lighting design by Robert Falk, sound design by SMT Technical Director Caleb Dietzel, costumes by Rachel Wilkie, props by Katt Carlson, and set design by Norm Spencer.

Seattle Musical Theatre’s 2015-2016 season continues with 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL (Feb 19 - March 13, 2016) and concludes with SOUTH PACIFIC (Apr 8 - May 1, 2016).

Seattle Musical Theater
7120 62nd Ave NE Building 47
Seattle, WA 98115, located in Magnuson Park.



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Bereavement Support Group at St. Dunstan's


Holiday Season and
WORKING THROUGH BEREAVEMENT

If you are in bereavement: the death of a loved one,
friend, or pet; loss of employment or your home;
a dream not realized or lived out.

Group leader is Br. John Ryan, O.C.P., Pastoral Associate
at St. Dunstans, Shoreline, and a member of the American Academy of Bereavement.

Every Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 through Jan. 2, 2016
10:00am until noon
St. Dunstan’s Church - lower level, room 9

To register, call the parish office: 206-363-4319
Monday - Thursday 10:00am until 1:00pm
  




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Gamers convention in Everett Jan 8-10

OrcaCon analog games convention
in Everett Jan 8-10

Geeks and gamers have joined forces to bring OrcaCon -- an analog games convention -- to Everett on January 8 through 10 in 2016.

The Downtown Everett Holiday Inn will be ground zero for all role-playing games, card and board games, and miniatures wargames. The 8,300 square foot venue will house titles such as Dungeon and Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, Warhammer, Axis and Allies, and many others. Gamers of all ages are encouraged to attend feature panels and workshops about all aspects of creating games, and supporting game communities.



OrcaCon Guests of Honor are Chris Pramas, CEO of Green Ronin Publishing, and Senior Community Manager of Trion Worlds, Linda “Brasse” Carlson. Some of the 22 convention guests include Keith Baker, Nicole Lindroos, Shanna Germain, and James Ernest.

Also in attendance will be The Lady Plainswalkers Society, Mensa of Western Washington, The Orca Network, Kirkland Geek Gala and many other community organizations who will be exhibiting in our Community Row.

Hundreds of people have already signed up to partake in this geeky event and hundreds more are expected join as we get closer to January. Don’t miss out! Memberships and convention rates are still available at the Everett Holiday Inn.

For more information go to the website or email.



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Scots football lose to Lakewood in Northwest District play

The Shorecrest football team played at Lakewood Tuesday at 6pm for a chance to advance in  Northwest District play.

In spite of two touchdowns by Will Brennan, Shorecrest lost by five points.

At Lakewood H.S. Tuesday, November 3
Shorecrest 6 7 6 0 —19
Lakewood 12 6 6 0 —24

Records—Shorecrest 3-6 overall. Lakewood 6-4.



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Shorewood soccer vs Ferndale

Shorewood hosted Ferndale an a very pleasant November night Tuesday. Both teams had opportunities in the first half, however in the 37th minute Shorewood's Anna Tinoco scored off a cross from Bella Johnson for a 1-0 halftime lead.

The second half was back and forth but finally in the 79th minute Lisa Jensen found Ava Berry for a second Shorewood goal to seal the victory.

Abby Manis was in goal for Shorewood and Mckenna Buss for Ferndale.



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SCC chemistry prof moonlights as superhero

Shoreline Chemistry Professor Torrey Stenmark (left) helped run the DIY Science Zone at GeekGirlCon 2015. She dressed as Ms. Marvel (right) while helping run projects aimed at inspiring the next generation of STEM students.
Photography credit: Danny Ngan photography. 

In her off time, Senior Associate Faculty chemistry professor Torrey Stenmark moonlights as a superhero. More specifically, Ms. Marvel.

On October 10-11, Stenmark donned her crime-fighting boots to help run the DIY Science Zone at GeekGirlCon 2015. Now in its fifth year, GeekGirl is a Seattle-based conference that “celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing to science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; and game play and game design by connecting geeky women world-wide and creating community to foster continued growth of women in geek culture through events.”

The DIY Science Zone had about a dozen different experiment stations running at any given time, with Stenmark teaching conference goers as young as three how to create secret writing with wax and cinnamon as well as with UV-reactive paint.

Aimed at targeting girls and getting them to associate science with fun, just some of the other DIY Science Zone activities included extracting DNA from peas, building dinosaurs adapted for various environments, creating new solar systems, dissecting owl pellets and exploring ultraviolet lights.

Stenmark, who’s been a GeekGirlCon attendee since its creation and a volunteer for the past three years, says she participates in the conference because she loves helping to inspire the next generation of Shoreline STEM students.

“If you look at the numbers,” said Stenmark, “there aren’t enough women in science and tech now. And when you do get women in science they get push back from people trying to drive them out of the field. I want to tear that down and build spaces where people can do what they want to do and be who they are because it’s fun.”

Though the conference offers Stenmark a change of pace from the way in which she usually teaches, Shoreline was still top of mind throughout the weekend.

“I had the opportunity to network with so many science professionals from across the nation,” she said. “It was great to connect with people from other institutions and see what they’re doing and find new inspiration for my lectures, all while getting the Shoreline name out there.”


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Bingo Friday - sign up by Wednesday to hold a place



Make your reservation Wednesday for Friday Bingo at the Senior Center.
One stop dinner, drinks, entertainment, all local

Walk-ins are welcome Friday as well.
6:45pm at the Senior Center.

You don't have to be a Senior to have a good time!



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