Hoopapalooza girls - Shorecrest comes from behind to win 62-54

Sunday, January 24, 2016

A Scot, a Thunderbird, and a Banana Boy
walk into a basketball game and ...
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
 
The Shorecrest Scots sashayed across town to Shorewood Saturday night and strolled off with a pair of victories in Hoopapalooza 7, the annual basketball-filled day that highlights the local high school winter sports schedule.

Both games can be viewed on the web thanks to the efforts of the Shorewood Live Video Production Club.

The high scorers from each team vie for the ball
Jalyn Hizey SW #3 and Wurrie Njadoe SC #5
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Following the early afternoon games between the schools' freshmen and junior varsity teams, the stage was set for the varsity squads to face off.

The girls teams played first, and Shorecrest scored a hard-fought come-from-behind win over the T-Birds 62-54.

Uju Chibuogwu jumps above the fray to shoot
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Seniors Wurrie Njadoe and Uju Chibuogwu led the way for the Scots, as Njadoe was the game's high scorer with 21 points, while Chibuogwu had 15, not to mention contributing greatly on defense. Junior Julia Stand had 16 points for the winners.

Junior Jalyn Hizey was the T-Birds' high scorer with 17.

Shorewood's Jasmine Pollard #44, Lily Gustafson #30, and Kaitlyn Amundsen #24
are blocked out by Shorecrest's Julia Strand. Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood shot out to an early lead, up 22-12 after the first quarter. But the Scots went on a 13-1 run to close the gap to 29-27 SW at the half.

The game was tied at 40 going into the final quarter when the Scots turned on the jets, outscoring their rivals 22-14 in the final quarter.

An ailing Scots coach Dori Monson was buoyed by his team's effort, especially in light of their mid-December loss to the T-Birds.

"Great win for our program. Shorewood is a terrific team - it was really fun to see our girls rise to the challenge", said Coach Monson. 
"Our three big scorers - Uju, Wurrie and Julia - stepped up huge. But we also got a tremendous effort with offensive boards and defense from Jaz Owens, Shelby Gresch and Sheridan Stephenson. It was truly a team effort. 
"We've won six out of seven now. Our goal is to peak in the postseason. We play in the toughest 3A league in the state and I'm hoping we'll be battle-tested when we get to 2A districts."

--Frank Workman



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Hoopapalooza Boys Varsity game is back and forth but Scots prevail 59-56

Shorecrest students are in a festive mood
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

By the time the boys game tipped off at 7 o'clock, the gym was nearly packed and the mood festive. Students from both schools were boisterous and well-behaved. Booster clubs from both schools were selling their wares in the lobby and the aroma of pulled pork sandwiches thankfully carried the day.

The boys game was a back-and-forth affair that went into overtime, with the Scots prevailing 59-56.

Shorewood had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Jesse Reynolds' three-point shot from the right corner rimmed out as the buzzer sounded.

SC Philip Pepple blocks a shot by SW Conner Williams
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Sophomore Philip Pepple led the Scots with 19 points,15 rebounds, and four blocked shots, while senior Tobyn Lawson had 13 points to go along with his 8 boards. SW Senior Ian Kirk was valiant in defeat, scoring 19 for the T-Birds.

SC Tobyn Lawson takes deliberate aim
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
The Scots' winning coach Brian Fischer was happy, but also brought some perspective.

"Rivalry games are always fun because both teams are fired up and ready to go. I was proud of the guys for grinding out a victory, even after being down by 7 in the 4th. We got a great stop to force overtime and thats when the fireworks started. 
"After a low scoring game, both teams made some great plays in OT, and I am glad that our guys were able to make a few more. Knowing that we can pull out games like this will give us confidence in the future."

--Frank Workman



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Pressed Plant Crafts: Botanical Valentines at Kruckeberg

Pressed Plant Crafts: Botanical Valentines 
Workshop Thursday, February 4, 6:30pm
Leaf valentineMake Valentine cards using pressed plants!
This workshop will go through the basics of pressing and drying plants, and then use already pressed plants to make valentine cards. We've collected heart-shapes and other pretty things to make your cards special.

$25 for members, $35 for non-members, supplies included.
Register here


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Global Affairs panel Tuesday - online news in the digital age


The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College,will present a panel discussion about Online News Media, on Tuesday, January 26, at 11:30am in Room 9208 at Shoreline Community College.

Traditional news media (newspapers, magazines, etc.) are undergoing fundamental change. We hear a lot about collapsing economic models of the news industry, but less about changing models of news content as a result of these changes.

  • What are the key differences between digital news and traditional print models?
  • What are some of the challenges to success in an online world swamped by free news?
  • Where is today's Fourth Estate?

With us to discuss these trends are Dan DeMay and Jimmy Lovaas, both graduates of Shoreline Community College, and both now working for online news organizations in Seattle. Jim Hills, Director of the Public Information Office at the college, will moderate the discussion. For more details, go to the GAC website.

Like all GAC events, admission is FREE and open to the public.There is a small fee for parking on campus during the daytime. (campus maps)  16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.




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Parks / Tree board meeting Thursday

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board regular meeting will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 7:00 - 9:30pm at Shoreline City Hall Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights
  • Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Discussion with Consultants
  • North Maintenance Facility and Hamlin Yard Discussion
    • Future plan to demolish existing building and rebuild expanded facility
  • Hidden Lake Update
    • Future plans to remove the dam and turn the lake back into a stream 
  • Public Art Report and Subcommittee Appointment 
Comment on Agenda Items via email

Correction: No discussion of school district properties is on the agenda



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Earth and Beyond - Seattle Wind Symphony in concert at Shorewood Performing Arts Center

Seattle Wind Symphony

Seattle Wind Symphony will be performing at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N on Saturday, February 27 at 7:30pm.

The Seattle Wind Symphony presents Earth and Beyond, the second concert in its 2015-2016 season, led by Guest Conductor Dr. John Falskow.

Aegean Festival Overture....Andreas Makris
We Seven....Derek M. Jenkins
Paris Sketches....Martin Ellerby
After a Gentle Rain....Anthony Iannacone
O Magnum Mysterium....Morten Lauridsen
Transcribed by H. Robert Reynolds
Machu Picchu....Satoshi Yagisawa

John Falskow is Program Chair of Humanities at Tacoma Community College where he serves as Chair of the Music Department, conducts the TCC Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band and teaches a variety of classes in the music curriculum.

General admission $20, Seniors $18, and Students $5.



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Sound Transit open house and 145th Citizens committee meetings this week

There are two meetings this week relative to the light rail changes.

Wednesday, Jan 27, 6-8:30 pm, Shorewood High School Commons / Theater, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Open House for the Sound Transit (light rail station) design process. Sound Transit will start light rail station design in 2016, and the City of Shoreline is holding this informational session to help citizens understand how they can be part of the process and to provide feedback. There will be a presentation from 6:30-7:00pm, but most of the meeting will be open house format:

  • Sound Transit will give a presentation about various design elements, timeline, how to participate
  • City Staff will explain the Draft Guiding Principles for Light Rail Facility Design (based on comments gathered at Visioning and Design workshops in 2013/2014)
Three topical “stations” will be set up in the lobby where you can ask questions and provide feedback on projects related to light rail.

See details of the announcement here.

Thursday, Jan 28, 7-8:30pm, City Hall Lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N

The 145thSCC (Station Citizens Committee) monthly meeting. We will discuss where the City is in the timeline of events leading up to a rezone decision for the 145th Street station, and where / how we want to focus our feedback.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 1-18-16

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter, week ending 1-18-2016.

Local Starbucks had a rough week. The Gateway store took in counterfeit $20's. Someone broke the window at the Ballinger Starbucks and stole a bag and a purse. A man was Trespassed from the Gateway store for drinking Rainier Beer inside the store.

There were very few residential burglaries, but the businesses were hit hard this reporting week with burglaries, shoplifting, disruptive behavior, and vandalism: Top Tobacco, Costco several times, Salon Steven Crago, 7-11, Brown Bear, Central Market, Metro PCS, Public Storage at 149th, AandA Wireless, Whistle Workwear, Chevron at 155th, Goodwill, Seattle Ski, Fred Meyer several times, Auto Zone, UW Medical Clinic, Carter Subaru, Home Depot.

And two churches were broken into.

1-7  Someone broke the window at Whistle Workwear, 15240 Aurora.
1-7  Driver attempting to avoid a police stop, and his passenger, were arrested on multiple warrants each and the car was impounded.
1-8  FBI notified Shoreline Police that a student had called in a bomb threat for Shorecrest High School. Students were dismissed while the school was searched. Threat determined not credible.
1-10 South wall of Shoreline Police station was tagged with pink spray paint.
1-10 Forced entry to Ronald Methodist church, window broken with a rock. Nothing taken and a blanket was found in the sanctuary.
1-10 Man stole $230 worth of scratch tickets from Chevron at 155th and Aurora.
1-12 Burglar entered home posted 'do not occupy' for fire damage and stole items belonging to deceased. 7xx N 201st.
1-12 170xx 18th NE screen removed from window - electronics, cash, and jewelry taken.
1-12 Checks stolen from mail box in Interlake, one 'washed' and passed at local bank.
1-12 Car parked at Fred Meyer with doors unlocked and keys inside - was stolen.
1-12 Car stolen from Sky Nursery was found at Fred Meyer.
1-13 Purse stolen from indoor basketball court at Y.
1-13 Subject passed out in RB Library bathroom floor with pants down and open wine box.
1-14 Subject pried hinges from window door and removed from frame to enter Trinity Presbyterian Church and steal two guitars.
1-14 Unlocked home at 178xx 25th NE burglarized.
1-14 Subject Trespassed from Taqueria Guaymas restaurant for sleeping on front door welcome mat while restaurant was open.




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Many volunteers helped to put on the Reflections arts competition

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Emily Wong, Meridian Park, Intermediate / Visual Arts
A Secret World Under the Sea
1st in Popular Vote

During the Art Reception for the Shoreline PTA Council Reflections program, attendees were invited to select their three favorite works of art for the popular vote. More than 250 votes were cast, and three definitive winners came out on top. These winners will receive district ribbons and art store gift certificates.

The popular vote winners are:
1st: Emily Wong, Meridian Park, Intermediate / Visual Arts, "A Secret World under the Sea"
2nd: Teagan Wood, “Untitled”, Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
3rd: Emily DiGianni, "Turtle Bug", Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
Teagan Wood, “Untitled”, Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
2nd in Popular Vote

The reason this celebration of amazing student work happens is because of the intense effort, care and hard work of the PTA Reflections chair people, and their support teams. Every PTA has parents who volunteer to be in charge of acquiring, managing, judging, and celebrating hundreds of pieces of art for Reflections, as well as helping put on the reception.

A world of thanks is due to all of the local unit chairs, and their support teams for their dedication and hard work supporting the Arts in their schools, and for making this year’s Reflections Art Show a success.

Adrian Bourne, Reflections Chair, Shoreline PTA Council
Dagne Ruede, Briarcrest
Myrna Habbermann, Brookside
Kathy Griffard, Brookside
Fergus Temporada, Cascade K-8
Brooke Shirts, Echo Lake
Diana Ensenat, Einstein
Leslie Boyd, Highland Terrace
Julie Wolff, Lake Forest Park
Tiffany Megargee, Meridian Park
Michelle Morgan, Parkwood
Yasuyo D, Ridgecrest
Kendahl Adjorlolo, Shorecrest
Kathy Henderson, Shorewood
Anna Bley, Syre

Thanks to all of the art professionals / parents within our community who donated their time and expertise to judge the students’ work. Thank you to Heather Patterson for providing refreshments to the Photo/Visual Art judges.

Emily DiGianni, "Turtle Bug", Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
3rd in Popular Vote

Many people made the Reflections Art Reception a success, including an impressive contingent from Cascade K-8.  Thank you to the cookie bakers, Ren Caldwell, Bailey Witwer, Rian Speidel, Gienna Smith-Njie, Lisa Painter, Tiffany Pitts, Candy Sunick, Tracy Miller, Kate Dewey, and Diana Ensenat.  
Thanks to Lisa Painter for making beautiful centerpieces for the tables. Thanks also to Amanda Cohrs for shopping for all of the supplies needed for punch for 250 people, as well as MnM’s. Thanks to Louann Garceau for picking up all of the cookies, delivering them to the Shoreline Center and staying to help set everything up. Thanks to Ginger Fahrenwald Villanueva for setting up on her way to a RepBod meeting. Thank you to Marley Banker and kids for moving / setting up panels.

Thanks to all of the Cascade Kids for pitching in where needed.  A big thanks is needed for Frank Sanborn for essential technical and moral support, and for Sherry Edwards for wrangling, rallying and coordinating this great event. Thanks most of all to the students of Shoreline who shared their amazing talents with the community.

Last but not least, thanks need to also be extended to the Shoreline Center and the Arts Council for providing help, space and panels, and to Starbuck’s for providing coffee for the reception.



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Seattle JACL giving out $16,000 in scholarships

Japanese American Citizens League – Seattle Chapter (Seattle JACL) is offering a total of $16,000 in scholarships for six incoming and / or current college students. Interested candidates can apply online from now until March 4. Face-to-face interviews will be held on April 23, and then successful candidates will receive their award at a luncheon on May 7, 2016.

“In addition to honoring the legacy of our ancestors and other Asian Pacific American pioneers, JACL aims to continually support the next generation of leaders in all areas,” said Seattle Chapter President Sarah Baker. “Investing in young people is critical for a future that can sustain social justice for Asian Americans, and for all people.”

For the following scholarships, applicants must have graduated from high school and be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program for the fall of 2016. Applicant must be of Japanese ancestry OR an individual member of the Seattle JACL OR actively involved with the Japanese American community (The Elaine Reiko Akagi Scholarship is open to all racial minority students):

The Minoru Tamesa and Bunshiro Tazuma Scholarships – $2,000 each
Key considerations will be given to how the applicant has demonstrated involvement with the Japanese American community, how closely they demonstrate the strong moral ethics of Minoru Tamesa (leader of the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp “Fair Play Committee” and/or Bunshiro Tazuma (one of Seattle’s pioneer Issei, first generation).

The Cherry and Mas Kinoshita Scholarship - $2,000
Available to students who plan to pursue or is pursuing studies and/or a career in political science, law, education, journalism, Asian American Studies, or other field leading to service to the community. Key considerations will be given to commitment in serving the community and involvement in the Japanese American community.

The Elaine Reiko Akagi Scholarship - $3,000
Open to students studying to become teachers with additional consideration given to students of color and / or individuals going in to the field of Special Education. Special Education is a field which unfortunately sees many students of color, but where students don’t see role models that look like them. It is the goal of this scholarship to help bring equality to the ratio of students and teachers. This applicant must have declared a major in Education (Teaching) at the time of application and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Key considerations will be given to how an applicant plans to give back to the community, their reasons for pursuing the field of education, demonstrated experiences in working with children who have disabilities, demonstrated experiences in working with children of color, and the specific field that the applicants is specializing in. Elaine Reiko Akagi was a community activist, mentor and advocate for children of color; she worked with students in many settings, from preschool through high school.

For the following scholarship, the applicant must be of Japanese ancestry OR an individual member of the Seattle JACL OR actively involved with the Japanese American community. Additionally, they must be graduating from a college or university in 2016, or have already graduated. Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited medical, dental, nursing school or other post graduate health studies professional school for fall of 2016:

Dr. Susumu Shimokon Memorial Scholarships - $5,000
Dr. Shimokon left part of his estate to Seattle JACL, and in his honor, Seattle JACL established a scholarship in his name in 2013. Key considerations will be given to the applicant’s reason for pursuing the medical profession, demonstrated current ties to the Japanese American community and Seattle JACL, and other outside activities and extracurricular and/or work experiences.

Full scholarship information and application here. To become a student / youth individual member of Seattle JACL, go to the webpage.



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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday January 25

Shoreline City Council Workshop meeting Monday, January 25 at 5:45pm

Regular Council Meeting 7:00pm
Agenda Highlights
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with MIG (Moore Iacofano Goltsman Inc.) in the Amount of $186,227 for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Planning and Analysis Project
  • Discussion and Update of King County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan
  • Discussion of Ordinance Nos. 737 and 738 - Amending Fee Table, Chapter 3.01 of the Shoreline Municipal Code to Correct Errors and Add an Additional Fee
  • Discussion of Proposed Ordinances Nos. 734 and 735 Regarding Collective Garden Regulations and Cannabis Regulations
Link to full Agenda

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Workshops at Sky Nursery Saturday

Saturday, January 30th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fruit Tree Selection, Pruning, and Care
with Charlie Shull

Hungry for summer? You can grow apples, pears, peaches, even figs and persimmons in your own back yard! Charlie will go over everything the beginning or not-so-beginning orchardist needs to know, like where to site your trees, the best varieties for western Washington (and for you), how to plant, fertilize, prune your trees, and how to deal with common problems. After the presentation, Charlie will be available to answer questions. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 98133, 206-546-4851.


Saturday, January 30th 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 

Terrariums: Gardening in Glass with Hannah Dayley

Constructing a terrarium balances art and science. You’re putting together a tiny low-input ecosystem— a mini desert (open terrarium for succulents and cacti) or rainforest floor (traditional globe type terrarium filled with humidity lovers).

Hannah will first explain the science of terrarium construction: how to construct the base layers (gravel, charcoal, soil), how to choose plants suitable for your terrarium’s light level and style, how to plant them. Then she’ll show you the art — how to select plants with complementary forms and colors and how to use decorative rocks, colored sand, and accents to add the finishing touches to your project. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-546-4851.



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Lake Forest Park Council Committee of the Whole meeting Monday

Lake Forest Park Council Committee of the Whole meeting is Monday January 25 at 6:00pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Items up for discussion:

  1. Tree Ordinance Update:  Consideration of Tree Board Recommendations and Referral to Planning Commission
  2. Joint Discussion with Mayor Johnson regarding Commissions
  3. Council Feedback Regarding Engagement in 5 Acre Woods
  4. City Attorney Contract: Deputy Mayor Stanford Proposal
  5. Seattle King County Economic Development Council: Deputy Mayor Stanford
The meeting will adjourn at 8:00pm.



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Scott Fitzgerald, novice witches, and hidden siblings at author events in LFP

Stewart O'Nan
West of Sunset

Monday, January 25, 2016

On the far side of fame, trying to support a college-bound daughter and a hospitalized wife, F. Scott Fitzgerald moves to Hollywood to try his luck at screenwriting. Surrounded by old friends from New York, he tries and occasionally fails to turn away from gin. Still pining for Zelda, he reluctantly falls in love with another woman, tormented by guilt but slowly realizing that the woman he once loved will never truly be his wife again.

Charlie Jane Anders
All the Birds in the Sky

Thursday, January 28, 2016

A friendship between two adolescent misfits is the catalyst for an apocalyptic reckoning in Anders’s clever and wonderfully weird novel. Novice witch Patricia and preternaturally intelligent Laurence form an uneasy bond as they attempt to survive bullying at their Massachusetts middle school. Charlie Jane Anders is an American journalist, editor, and fiction writer. Her novel Choir Boy won a Lambda Literary Award in 2005. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she is managing editor of the science fiction website “io9.”

Margaret Peterson Haddix
Under Their Skin

Friday, January 29, 2016

From New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes the first book in a brand-new thrilling series about twins who are on a quest to discover the secrets being kept by their new family.

Nick and Eryn s mom is getting remarried, and the twelve-year-old twins are skeptical when she tells them their lives won t change much. Well, yes, they will have to move. And they will have a new stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister. But Mom tells them not to worry. They won t ever have to meet their step-siblings. This news puzzles Nick and Eryn, so the twins set out on a mission to find out who these kids are and why they re being kept hidden.



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Shoreline PTA Council Reflections award winners going to state competition

Kayla Telford. "Tuesday after Tea", Shorecrest High School/Visual Art


The exceptionally creative works of 158 Shoreline students were celebrated at the Shoreline PTA Council’s Reflections Art Reception on January 7, 2016.

These 158 students were selected by their dedicated, hardworking local PTAs from hundreds of submissions to compete at the PTA Council Level.

All students were encouraged by their local PTAs to reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Judging for Reflections happens at the School, Council, District, State, and National levels.

This year’s Reflections theme was “Let Your Imagination Fly”. Shoreline PTA Council judges selected the works of 30 students from the 158 submissions based on their creativity, originality and representation of theme to move on to the State competition. All finalists received ribbons.

The 30 finalist pieces going on to the Washington State Competition are:

  • Abbie Krawczyk, Let Your Imagination Fly", Ridgecrest, Intermediate/Literature
  • Ameena Majeed, Constellation", Meridian Park, Intermediate/Music Composition
  • Benyamin Boujari, "Mirage", Shorewood, High School/Music Composition
  • Daisy Cui, "The Sky of My Imagination", Meridian Park, Intermediate/Visual Art
  • Eleanor Shirts, "Ba-Boom!", Echo Lake, Intermediate/Music Composition
  • Emily DiGianni, "Turtle Bug", Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
  • Emily Wong, "A Secret World under the Sea", Meridian Park, Intermediate/Visual Art
  • Emma Kellogg, "Otherworldly Flight", Ridgecrest, Intermediate/Visual Art
  • Escher Crawford, "Doctor vs. Wizard", Ridgecrest, Intermediate/Film Production
  • Flora Cummings, "From Sea to Sky, From Sky to Sea", Brookside, Middle School/Literature 
  • Fred Liu, "A Tour of Imagination", Einstein, Middle School/Visual Art
  • Grace Moore, "Drip, Drop", Ridgecrest, Middle School /Literature
  • Imran Majeed, "Thoughts outside the Box", Einstein, Middle School/Music Composition
  • Ivy Ren, "Snowflake Island", Meridian Park, Primary/Visual Art
  • Josephine Cunningham, "Beauty", Lake Forest Park, Primary/Literature
  • Julia Nakayama, "A Book Can Help Me Fly", Echo Lake, Primary/Visual Art
  • Karsten Lomax, "A Cracked Sky", Einstein, Middle School/Photography
  • Kate Lydin, "57th and 8th", Shorewood, High School/Photography
  • Kayla Telford. "Tuesday after Tea", Shorecrest High School/Visual Art
  • Maddie Sokolowsk, "Touch the Sky", Briarcrest Intermediate/Photography
  • Mahima Bhargava, "Rainbow Slide", Syre, Primary/Visual Art
  • Malia Megargee, "Just My Imagination", Einstein, Middle School/Literature
  • Malia Megargee, "Soaring", Einstein, Middle School/Music Composition
  • Malia Megargee, "Wings", Einstein, Middle School/Visual Art
  • Mercy Haub, "Awaiting", Meridian Park, Middle School/Literature
  • Piper Marshall, "Fly into Your Dreams", Ridgecrest, Intermediate/Photography
  • Sarah Haycox, "Wonders", Meridian Park, Primary/Photography
  • Tara Hanks, "Daydream of a Flying Mouse", Lake Forest Park, Intermediate/Music Comp
  • Teagan Wood, "Untitled", Shorecrest, High School/Visual Art
  • Vance Cunningham, "Falling Feather", Lake Forest Park, Middle School/Photography

The National PTA Reflections program was created to support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in local school communities through the arts. All PTAs are encouraged to participate. National PTA Reflections welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts.
 
Washington State PTA Reflections 2016 Awards will be available in late February. National PTA Reflections 2016 Awards will be announced on May 1.



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15 year old crashes stolen car in Shoreline after Edmonds Police chase Thursday

Stolen car crashed in the 192 block of Aurora
Photo courtesy Edmonds Police

According to Edmonds Police, on Thursday evening, January 21, at 10pm, they pursued a stolen car down Aurora where it crashed at 192nd.

The initial call was for a wrong way vehicle on Caspers St in downtown Edmonds. The caller was able to get the plate, which turned out to be stolen from King County.

That car was located a short time later when someone in the 300 block of Sunset in Edmonds called in a parking complaint. When patrol arrived, the vehicle took off, hitting the push bars of a patrol car as they tried to go around it.

A pursuit ensued down SR 99 into Shoreline. The stolen car crashed in the 19200 block of Aurora Ave and the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.

Lynnwood K9 tracked them to a crawl space of a nearby house.

The driver was identified as a 15 year old male from SeaTac. He was booked for possession of a stolen car, eluding a police vehicle and hit and run.

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Opera Preview at Shoreline Library on Thursday at 7 PM

Opera Preview: Mary Stuart/Maria Stuarda by Gaetano Donizetti

Description: This, the greatest of Donizetti's three "Tudor Queen" operas, was first performed in 1835. It is a not-very accurate retelling of the rivalry, both political and romantic, between Queen Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots. Some of the most exciting music Donizetti ever wrote was given to Mary/Maria as she battles for her life against the more powerful Elizabeth/Elisabetta. Mary/Maria's farewell to her friends and supporters will bring even a cynic to tears.

This free lecture, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts.
Questions? www.normsoperaplus.com, normsoperaplus@mac.com, or 206.329.6269.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

The lecture is Thursday January 28th, 2016 at 7:00 PM, the end time is 8:30 PM in the large meeting room at the Shoreline Library.



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Photo: Full moon over trail


Full moon at Richmond Beach Trail - photo by Lee Lageschulte.



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FIRST Lego League competition this weekend at SCC

Photo courtesy SCC

For the second year running, Washington FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics is partnering with Shoreline Community College to bring the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition to Shoreline’s campus this Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24.

A robotics competition developed for upper elementary and middle school-aged students, FLL aims at inspiring youth to take interest in science and technology as potential career fields. Participating teams investigate a research topic around an assigned theme while also building and programming a small robot to meet a specific challenge.

The FIRST LEGO League competition is this Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24 from 8am to 5pm in the Shoreline Community College Main Gym (3000 building). (maps)

The event is free and open to the public.



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Reminder: Live music at One Cup Coffee Saturday

Live music at One Cup Coffee Shoreline, Saturday January 23, 11am-1pm. FREE (donations appreciated).

Ronnda Cadle, ambient fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, and Sunnie Larson on viola.

16743 Aurora Ave N.



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Seattle Musical Theatre presents 9 to 5


WOMEN TAKE CHARGE WITH
“9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL” AT 
SEATTLE MUSICAL THEATRE

Seattle Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its third offering of the season 9 TO 5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick and based on the seminal 20th Century Fox hit film.

Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical jerk they call their boss. 
In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy - giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

SMT’s production of this bright and funny musical boasts Director and Choreographer Jessica Low, having just assistant directed The 5th Avenue's record-breaking production of The Sound of Music, at the helm, and Brandon Peck music directing an energetic pop score featuring musical gems like “9 to 5,” “Backwoods Barbie,” and “Joy to the Girls.”

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL plays February 19 - March 13, 2016. Single tickets (starting at $20) are on sale now online

The cast of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL features local favorites Jeannette LeGault, Jasmine Sim, and Melissa Fleming as best friends Violet, Doralee, and Judy; Jeff Church as Hart; Natalie Moe as Roz; Adam Minton as Joe; Nick Perry as Dwayne; Nick Hyett-Schnell as Josh; Meagan Castillo as Missy; Doug Fahl as Tinsworthy; Alexa Skilling as Maria, Casey Craig as Bob; and Colleen Gillon as Margaret. The ensemble includes Mary McIntosh, Carly Squires Hutchinson, Krista Johnson, and Emily Welter.

Sophia Federighi serves as Assistant Director. The production team includes lighting design by Charles Weber, sound design by Myra Dietzel, costumes by Rachel Wilkie, and set design by Thomas Kouyeas.

Seattle Musical Theatre’s 2015-2016 season concludes with SOUTH PACIFIC (Apr 8 - May 1, 2016).

Seattle Musical Theatre is located at Magnuson Park, 7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle 98115.



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Jobs: SCC Manager of Tutoring and Academic Support

Admin/Exempt - Manager of Tutoring and Academic Support, Shoreline Community College

The Manager of Tutoring and Academic Support provides strategic direction and leadership to the one-on-one tutoring program on campus and demonstrates support for the implementation of revised and streamlined tutoring functions at the College.

This position also oversees tutoring functions in the College's accounting, biology/chemistry, business technology, physics and visual communications technology learning centers and collaborates with other learning centers on campus. This position manages program assessment, design, implementation and strategic direction for the unit.

Job description and application information here



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American Legion establishes military library

Starr Sutherland, Jr. American Legion Post 227 recently established a new benefit for post members.  

A library of military-related books, magazines, DVDs and videotapes has been created for post members to borrow. Items can be checked out at monthly post meetings.

The post meets the first Tuesday of each month, September through June. Activities begin with a social time at 6:30pm and the post meetings start at 7:00pm. Refreshments are served after each meeting.

We welcome the attendance of members and military veterans who would like to consider joining the post.

The Post building is located at the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Avenue NE.



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LFP experiencing increase in passport applications

Friday, January 22, 2016

From the City of Lake Forest Park

Since the end of 2015, the Lake Forest Park Passport Acceptance Office has experienced a higher-than-usual number of customers. Passport Program Manager Evelyn Jahed anticipates this trend will continue into 2016, due to a higher number of passports due for renewal during 2016 and 2017, as well as discussion on the state and federal level regarding use of Washington Driver’s Licenses for air travel.

Although the Department of Homeland Security and TSA have extended the deadline for Washington to comply with federal requirements under the REAL ID Act, customers appear to be applying for passports sooner rather than later.

The Lake Forest Park passport office is located at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, and is open Mondays and Fridays from 12:00noon to 5:00pm., and on Saturdays from 10:00am. to 4:00pm.

Customers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis, and the last application is accepted 15 minutes prior to closing. No credit or debit cards are accepted. Payment to the U.S. Department of State can only be in the form of check or money order; payment to the City of LFP for photos and/or the processing fee can be paid in the form of check, money order, or cash.

To accommodate the increase in customers applying for passports, the City has hired additional passport agents to work on Saturdays to decrease the wait time. Customers are asked to bear in mind there may be a wait in the lobby while passport agents assist customers who arrived earlier. 

Information on how to apply for a passport is available online. The list of fees is here.

Updated 01-25-2016




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Shorewood, Shorecrest DECA teams place high in Washington Area 2 competition


The Shorewood and Shorecrest DECA Teams placed high in numerous categories at last week’s Washington DECA Area 2 Competition at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

They were two of 15 high schools to compete and had 33 individual students or teams place in the top five of 19 categories.

A total of 51 students from the two schools will now compete at the DECA State Career Development Conference on March 3-5 in Bellevue.

DECA, founded in 1946, prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in high school and college for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management, as they build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service.

Students who placed at the Area 2 Competition

Accounting
3rd place - Nick Demers (SC)
5th place - Kai Wang (SC)

Advertising Campaign
2nd place - Fiona Tian, Rachel Hansen, Sophia Peng (SW)
3rd place - Joey Luckey, Liu Ghizaw, Aiden Surowiec (SW)
4th place - Mariama Sidibe (SC)
5th place - Sophia Khan and Leah Yemane (SW)

Apparel and Accessories
2nd place - Natalie Wilder (SC)
3rd place - Holly Cheung (SC)

Automotive Services
5th place - RJ Johnson (SC)

Business Finance
1st place - Elizabeth Holmdahl (SC)
2nd place - Abigail Knowles (SC)

Business Law and Ethics
2nd place - Chloe de Vries and Katie McCaffrey (SC)

Business Services Marketing
4th place - Kim Tran (SC)

Entrepreneurship Start Up Business Plan
2nd place - Spencer Jacobs (SW)
4th place - Sean McCurdy­ (SW)

Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan
3rd place - Sara Upton, Elrohi Shuge, Sasha Kiselman (SW)
5th place - Hadley Stock and Niko Hubbell (SW)

Financial Consulting
2nd place - Evietta Chapman (SC)
5th place - Mara Peterson (SC)

Hospitality Services Management Team Event
5th place - Sam Awuah and Makenna Kraft (SW)

Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
2nd Place - Daniel Wacker (SC)
5th place - Nazma Noray (SC)

Hotel and Lodging Marketing
3rd place - Nicko Latz (SW)

Human Resource Management
4th place - Sydney Burns-Human (SC)

Marketing Communications Management Team Event
1st place - Elli Allen-Hatch and Emily Wright (SW)

Professional Selling
2nd place - Shelby Gresch (SC)

Sports and Entertainment Management Team Event
1st place - Holly Ebel and Kyle Berquist (SW)
2nd place - Ian Kirk and Kahlid Johnson (SW)
3rd place - Garret Miyaoka and Shah Yousuf (SW)

Sports and Entertainment Marketing
3rd place - Lauren Neroutsos (SW)

Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan
1st place – Alegra Batara (SC)
4th place - Adam Hoopes, Umer Khan, Abadir Mahmoud (SW)
5th place - Josh Park, Naod Fikadu, Alex Tsolmon (SW)



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