Vietnam Veterans Day event Tuesday in Mountlake Terrace

Saturday, March 26, 2016


American Legion Post 234 and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Peter Puget Chapter present a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration event in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day.

The program includes readings from local authors who have written about the Vietnam War era, video interviews with Vietnam War era veterans, and the one act play "Seldom is Heard" performed by the Edmonds Driftwood Players.

Veterans and their families from all military branches and all eras of service are welcome to attend as well as the general public.

Tuesday, March 29, doors open 6:30pm, event begins at 7pm.
$5 per person donation at the door
American Legion Post 234, 22909 - 56th Avenue W, Mountlake Terrace



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LFP City Administrator Report 3-24-2016

Report to City Council 3-24-16
Pete Rose, City Administrator, Lake Forest Park

I. Intergovernmental and local issues update

Meetings: The key meetings affecting LFP are occurring in various Sound Transit committees and board regarding the candidate projects for the prospective ST3 ballot measure. At a recent ST Capital Committee and Board meetings, documentation indicates that bus rapid transit improvements in LFP and the entire SR 522/523 corridor between I-405 and I-5 are still listed and among “early win” candidates.

Board action could occur as early as March 24, followed by 2 months of public outreach. The action by the legislature on corridor plan funding for LFP (see below) is very timely when considered in the ST3 context. LFP must be in the best position to advocate for SR 522 and the transit improvements to be a good and compatible “neighbor” and to give good access to LFP residents to the transit and highway system.

An Alder tree fell on a car in the driveway of a
house on NE 180th
 
II. Internal City Information

Public Works had the remainder of the Alder trees removed after an arborist indicated that there was a moderate to high risk of the trees failing. Earlier in February one of the trees did fail and fell across NE 180th St into the driveway of the house in the picture and totaled the vehicle. Luckily no one was injured.

III. Council Information

Legislature Goes Overtime: As you are aware, the Governor brought the state legislature back into special session in order to pass a supplemental budget. The apparent issue was paying for the extra cost of last years’ wildfires. The legislature did pass and the Governor did sign the supplemental Transportation Budget. Included in that budget was the re-purposing of the remainder ($475,000) of the old park and ride grant into an SR 522 Corridor Study. The staff has begun drafting a Statement of Qualifications for purposes of securing a consultant to help with this process.

IV. Response to Citizen and Council Comments

155th Development Application: The majority of comment at the Council meeting was about an apartment project which is in the SEPA comment period. Twelve spoke. The Planning Department has added all speakers to the outreach listing and is developing factual responses to project-related concerns.

Large stump at Blue Heron Park was removed

V. Community Events

Staff hired a stump grinding company to remove the large stump at the Blue Heron Park entrance to prep for a possible community planting event. This event would be to replant the Park where the spreading Black Locust and Quaking Aspen were removed to control the outbreak of the invasive species. The date has not yet been decided but will take place early this spring or later in the fall.


Quote for the Day: “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” --Publilius Syrus 1st Century BCE


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Multi-team track meet at Shoreline Stadium Thursday

Thursday, March 24, Shorecrest High School hosted a track meet at Shoreline Stadium with teams from Cascade, Glacier Peak, Lynnwood, and Shorecrest.

All results here


--Vicki Klein



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Introduction to Drones / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Photo courtesy City of South Lake Tahoe
News about drones is everywhere. Come to the library to learn more!

Explore career opportunities, growth potential and the economic impact of this exciting new technology.

Join George Comollo, Aviation Instructor and Technology Division Chair at Green River Community College to discuss the safety and regulatory issues to consider when operating drones, how drones are being used commercially, and which industries are likely to benefit from these unmanned aerial vehicles.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Tuesday, March 29, 7-8:30pm Richmond Beach Library meeting room, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.



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Ready to caucus Saturday

Friday, March 25, 2016

Photo by Michael Bachety

The chairs are set up, the signs are ready, and enthusiasm is high. The Dems are ready to caucus. These are volunteers from the 32nd District, all ready to go at Shorewood High School.




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SW Tennis 3-25-16

PREP WESCO 3A GIRLS TENNIS 3/25/16

SHOREWOOD  7   SHORECREST  0

Singles
1. Sasha Gaeth SW def. Anna Burke 6-0, 6-1
2. Ellie Allen-Hatch SW def. Sophie Ivans SC 6-2. 6-2
3. Emily Wright SW def. Bella Saunders SC 6-1, 6-2
4. Bella Petersen SW def. Shiyao Li SC 6-0, 6-2

Doubles
1. KatieTaylor / Marin Counter SW def. Emily Paulsen / Victoria Nguyen SC 6-1, 6-2
2. Kate Drake / Meredith Rand SW def. Julie Moss / Jillian Zhao SC 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
3. Tina Chi / Maya Talbot SW def. Shannon Collier / Ane Eguia SC 7-6 (7-9), 6-1, 6-3

Shorewood defeated Shorecrest 7-0 and swept all of their matches in singles and doubles to improve their overall record to 3-1. Shorewood team captains Ellie Allen-Hatch, Emily Wright and Kate Drake led the T-Birds to their first WesCo South conference win. They travel to Lynnwood on Monday March 28th and host Mountlake Terrace on Tuesday March 29th with both matches starting at 3:30pm.

--Arnie Moreno


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Rat City Rollergirls double header Saturday in Shoreline

Photo by Danny Ngan

Looking for some fast-paced, family-friendly fun this weekend? Check out the Rat City Rollergirls double header this Saturday at The Rat's Nest, 19022 Aurora Ave N.

Watch fan favorites from all four Rat City home teams band together on the Washington State Conference team to take on Apple City (Leavenworth).

Then, catch the debut of the Rat City All Star team - ranked 13th in the world - as they play San Diego Roller Derby.

Next weekend is your last chance to catch the Rat City home teams this season! Grave Danger and the Sockit Wenches battle it out for 3rd place, and the Throttle Rockets will be looking to unseat Derby Liberation Front, the reigning season 11 champs.

All bouts are at the Rat’s Nest, 19022 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133. Doors open at 4:30pm, first whistle at 5:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under. Tickets available online or at the door.

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A packed house for the Einstein - Kellogg wrestling match

It was a packed house Thursday as the Einstein Tigers hosted the Kellogg Knights in the final match of the regular season.

Einstein got off to a good start with 7th graders Josh Fahey and Connor McGarey pinning their opponents at 88 and 93lbs for a 12-4 team lead.

Kellogg took the next two weights and held a 16-12 lead going into the much anticipated match at 108lbs between reigning District Champion Kody Carpenter of Einstein and undefeated Knight Kaiya Conway. Both wrestlers struggled to get any offense on their feet. Conway secured the first takedown with twenty seconds left in the first period and quickly put turned Carpenter over with a three-quarter nelson for the pin and a 10 point Kellogg lead.

At 113lbs Tiger Ian Paulson stepped into the varsity line-up for only the second time all season and gutted out a tough three round 16-9 decision. Sparked by Paulson's win the Tigers got four pins in a row from Curt Tanaka, Devin Leach, Austin Newman, and Ryan Araujo for a 39-22 lead. That quartet has been dominant all season and have a combined record of 31-2 with 26 pins.

Einstein would widen their lead to 54-34 thanks to a huge pin by Deshawn Alexander, who bumped up to 167lbs, and a narrow 5-3 victory from Taejin Thongdee at 178lbs. Alexander, along with teammates Curt Tanaka, Devin Leach, and Terrill Martinez, finished the regular season undefeated.  

A pin by Tom Bert at 218lbs and Luke Hohenstein receiving a forfeit at 278lbs gave Einstein the final score victory of 66-40.  This is the third year in a row the Tigers have defeated their rivals from the east side.

Einstein wrestles next on Tuesday, March 29th, in the Varsity Tournament hosted by Jackson High School. Wrestling is scheduled to begin at 4pm.

Einstein Record: 7-2 Overall

Einstein 66 - Kellogg 40
At Einstein Middle School

81: Rowan Schweedler (KEL) maj. dec. Owen Curtiss-Knox 10-0
88: Josh Fahey (EIN) pinned Sean Taylor 1:04
93: Connor McGarey (EIN) pinned Caetano Yuyama 0:40
98: Iliana Gonzalez (KEL) win by forfeit
103: Simon DeVos (KEL) pinned Marcus Turner 0:58
108: Kaiya Conway (KEL) pinned Kody Carpenter 1:21
113: Ian Paulson (EIN) dec. Logan Onyon 16-9
118: Curt Tanaka (EIN) pinned Samira Woods 0:18
123: Devin Leach (EIN) pinned Matthew Woods 0:23
128: Austin Newman (EIN) pinned Satchel McKee 2:29
133: Ryan Araujo (EIN) pinned Trentyn Good 2:43
140: Emmett Mueller (KEL) pinned Norman Bada 2:20
148: Terrill Martinez (EIN) win by forfeit
157: Xavier Ljubicich (KEL) pinned Christoph Wiehle 0:55
167: Deshawn Alexander (EIN) pinned Calvin Hodges 2:32
178: Taejin Thongdee (EIN) dec. Michael Crosson 5-3
188: Jack Burns (KEL) win by forfeit
218: Tom Bert (EIN) pinned Isaiah Stephens 0:33
248: Double Forfeit
278: Luke Hohenstein (EIN) win by forfeit

--Clark Norton


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Easter Pet Tips from Seattle Humane

Benji, a 5-month-old big-eared Flemish Giant rabbit,
 is available for adoption at Seattle Humane in Bellevue

The Seattle Humane Society reminds pet owners of some Easter-related perils for pets

Food Precautions
The foods we enjoy cooking and eating can be a problem for your pet. Rich, spicy or fatty food can cause problems ranging from stomach upset to severe pancreatitis. Make sure they have healthy treats and reduce their food at mealtime accordingly.

Additionally, don’t leave candy out. Chocolate can be fatal to animals, especially cats and small dogs.

Easter Grass
This common Easter basket filler is tempting for our pets, particularly cats. When ingested, Easter grass can cause irritation or obstruction of your pet’s intestines. These digestive problems can result in a decrease in energy level and appetite, vomiting and diarrhea and could require several days in the vet hospital.

Easter Lilies
Although these flowers are beautiful and festive, they are poisonous plants if ingested by our pets. Common symptoms are vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite. If you suspect your pet has eaten a lily, seek veterinary care. Instead of chancing a trip to the vet, try faux lilies for the same look, but without the risk!

Pets are curious by nature and their noses are much more sensitive than a human’s nose – they can’t resist all of the delicious smells. Keep a close watch on your pet to ensure a safe holiday for everyone.


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Team Pronto takes its robot Steve to regional event

This past weekend Shoreline's Team Pronto competed at the regional event at Mount Vernon High School with 34 other teams.

Our robot "Steve" (yes the students named it) started working very well and could score points all by itself in the autonomous part of the game. Steve really was shining and then the students would drive it and make even more crossings of the field and scored almost every time it had a cannon ball.

Our alliance partners were not always so strong, so this caused us to have a losing record going into the finals selections. The highly ranked teams saw all the wonderful things Steve was doing and this caused much excitement that we would be selected for the finals.

The number 2 ranked team selected Team Pronto to compete with them in the finals. Our alliance partners were strong and we quickly put to rest the quarter final competition teams. Then in the semi finals we quickly scored the first win only to have it overturned because of a field computer concern so that match had to be replayed.

Team Pronto stepped up and repeated the match and then won by over double the score of our competition.

Team Pronto then won the next match quickly, sending themselves to the finals. Steve was showing some small problems from all the rough play but he seemed to be in good shape, the team thought.

In the first game of the finals Steve did his normal autonomous scoring but then something went wrong.

The students could not control the robot's movements and our alliance was having concerns with only 2 working robots.

When the students removed Steve from the field they found he had suffered a failure of the drive wheel pulley. It was shattered and would not easily be replaced, even if we had a replacement.

Team Pronto then decided to call in a replacement team to fill in for our broken robot. Without Steve on the field the alliance was not as strong as with Steve, so the alliance suffered a second loss. This dropped us out and gave the alliance the second place trophy.

--Wesley Proudlove



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Shorecrest Student artworks moving on to state competition

Artworks from two Shorecrest students recently received top honors at the Puget Sound Educational Service District’s 2016 Regional High School Art Show.

Before You Fall by Teagan Wood

Teagan Wood’s “Before You Fall” was selected as a Regional Winner and will move on to the 43rd Annual State High School Art Show in Olympia this May.

My Quiet Corner by Emily DiGianni

Emily DiGianni’s “My Quiet Corner” is also moving on to the state competition after being selected a Regional Winner. Her work was also honored with the Overall Best in Show Award (2D) and the King County Executive Award.

Their artworks, along with other Regional Winners from around the state, will be part of the State High School Art show on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 1-3pm. at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia.



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Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop with Parkview Services and Wells Fargo

On April 14, 2016, Parkview Services and Wells Fargo Bank will partner to provide a no-cost foreclosure prevention workshop in Shoreline.

This workshop is open to all Washington residents who are currently in foreclosure or at-risk of mortgage default.  
To schedule an appointment to meet with a housing counselor during this event, homeowners may call 206-542-6644.

Parkview Services’ HUD approved housing counselors and Wells Fargo Bank representatives will be available to review mortgage documents for possible home loan modifications and other work out options, such as reinstatement, forbearance, short sale and deed-in-lieu.

The one-day event will take place at Parkview Services, located at 17544 Midvale Ave N Suite LL, Shoreline 98133.

Homeowners must bring any notices they have received, such as Notice of Default or Notice of Trustee Sale in order to expedite the review process.

“Outreach is essential to connecting people with the right resources to help them get back on track. We are excited to partner with Wells Fargo to help struggling homeowners in Washington,” says Parkview Executive Director, Marc Cote. 
“Our Mortgage Default Program is designed to educate and empower homeowners. By hosting outreach events like this one, Parkview Services and Wells Fargo work together to maximize the likelihood that a homeowner will achieve a sustainable resolution to their financial crisis.”

While it is recommended to attend the event in-person, Parkview will offer phone appointments to take place the following week for those unable to make it on 4/14.

Since 1967, Parkview Services has created inclusive housing solutions that promote stability, opportunity and community. More information about the Parkview Services Mortgage Default Program here.



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Phoenix Theatre presents: Becky's New Car


Phoenix Theatre presents:
Becky's New Car
by Steven Dietz
Directed by Ted Jaquith
April 8 through May 1

Friday and Saturdays 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm $19.00 Adults, $16.00 Seniors/Military/Students
Tickets by calling 206-533-2000 or Phoenix Theatre Website.

Story: Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and middling marriage, with no prospects for change on the horizon. Suddenly a charming, attractive widower appears at the car dealership where she works and Becky is offered nothing short of a new life. Will she take it? 

*May contain some adult themes

“Becky’s New Car is a hilarious comedy… about choices and consequences that could believably happen to anyone” -Broadway Hour

Cast: Christine Mosere, Rick Wright, Michael McFadden, Steve Heiret, Jake Fraing, Veronica Tuttel, Melanie Calderwood

The Phoenix theater is located at 9673 Firdale Ave. Edmonds, WA 98087.
Produced with permission by Dramatists Play Service



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WSDOT: Washington drivers are reminded to remove studded tires by March 31

Seriously studded tire
As spring approaches across the region, the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers to remove their studded tires by midnight Thursday, March 31.

Under state law, driving with studded tires after March 31 is a traffic infraction and could result in a $124 ticket.

In addition, studs can wear down pavement, so removing them promptly helps extend the lifetime of state roadways. Tire removal services can get crowded as the deadline approaches, so please plan accordingly.

Washington State Department of Transportation crews will continue to monitor roads, passes and forecasts and work to clear any late season snow or ice. Travelers are always reminded to know before you go by checking road conditions before heading out and staying on top of conditions with WSDOT’s social media and email alert tools.

Washington and Oregon share the same studded tire removal date. Other states may have later deadlines, but the Washington law applies to all drivers in the state, even visitors. No personal waivers are issued.

More information about studded tire regulations in Washington is available online.



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Reminder: Native American storytelling performance at Fircrest Chapel in Shoreline Apr 1

Roger Fernandes, Native American storyteller
Photo courtesy Northwest Heritage Resources
See our original post here.

Northwest Heritage Resources is pleased to present a performance of Native American storytelling by Roger Fernandes in Shoreline on Friday, April 1, 2016. The event is in partnership with the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association. The performance is scheduled for 7:00pm at the Fircrest Chapel, 15230 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.

A suggested donation of $5 per person over 18 can be made at the door. Directions to Fircrest Chapel are as follows: Enter Fircrest grounds at 155th and 15th Ave NE, turn left and go to stop sign. Take first right and follow to Chapel parking. The brick building with the white steeple is the Fircrest Chapel.

Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. For reservations or more information call 206-306-1181 or email.

The April 1st event is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, and Northwest Heritage Resources.




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Meet the artist at SCC Gallery reception April 14

Airport by Molly Magai

Come meet the artist at the closing reception of "OVERPASS" at the Shoreline Community College Gallery on Thursday, April 14, from 4-6pm in the 1000 Building Lobby, 16101 Greenwood Ave N (campus maps). Parking is free after 4pm.

 By Molly Magai

Molly Magai makes paintings of landscapes dominated by cities, roads, industry, and the living things that inhabit them. These structures, created for human convenience, are very much in conflict with nature. They are also an awe-inspiring human accomplishment, the work of generations of builders and engineers. Most of us ignore these landscapes as we pass by them. Magai's job as a genre painter is to make you see them, in their destructiveness and their beauty.

Magai makes paintings based on snapshots she takes from a moving vehicle. Handicapped by the car’s speed, the camera creates inadvertent effects – unexpected colors, halos, and blurs. Magai is interested in the sensation of speed, and the way the image is filtered first through the camera, the painter, and the painting.



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Photo: Cherry Blossoms

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

You don't have to go to Washington D.C., or even the Quad at the UW, to see cherry blossoms.

Shoreline has its own display on 1st Ave NE at NE 185th in front of the Shoreline Center. They only last a short time, so check them out soon!

In the meantime, Lee Lageschulte provides this photo for us.



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Local students earn WSU degrees

The following local students have earned undergraduate degrees from Washington State University in Pullman for the Fall 2015 semester.

Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70.

The data displayed in the graduation list may be affected by students who restrict the release of some or all information about themselves.

Kenmore

  • Chantele D Boileau, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities;
  • Rex Michael Carlin, Bachelor of Arts in Communication;
  • Lauren Elizabeth Elliott, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering;
  • Emily Elizabeth Kuijper, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum laude;
  • Zach Dorian Levy, Bachelor of Arts in Communication,
  • Megan Danielle Murray, Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management.
Lake Forest Park
  • Justin Seong Joon Kim, Bachelor of Science in Biology;
  • Zachary David Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology,
  • Ryan Powers Strom, Bachelor of Science in Integrated Plant Sciences.
Shoreline
  • John Hagstrom, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences;
  • Robyn Kathleen Savage, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna cum laude
  • Emily Schmautz, Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences.

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Everett Herald: US Women's National Hockey team inspires local girls

Check out the Everett Herald article about the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team's preparation for the 2016 World Championships and their impact on local female hockey players, such as the Western Washington Female Hockey Association that skates out of Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

Read the article



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Call for K-12 Artists and Scientists to take part in the Shoreline STEM Festival and Science Fair

Winning t-shirt design from 2015
Photo by Peter Tong
Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Shoreline STEM Festival and Science Fair, celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), on Saturday, May 14 from 10am – 2pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N.

The festival combines a K-12 student science fair with an exciting and diverse array of hands-on exhibits from STEM-related organizations that everyone can enjoy.

You don't want to miss a chance to find out about the cool work going on in robotics, clean energy technology, immunology, animal biology, video game design, wetlands biology, forensics and more!

We want you to be in our science fair! The K-12 student science fair is open to all Shoreline students (public, private and homeschool). Science fairs are a great chance for students to gain hands on experience with science and challenge themselves.

Check out the festival website for links to resources to help you choose a project and guidelines for participation. Deadline for registration is April 14, but the project does not need to be complete by then. All participants get a free festival t-shirt and a chance to win awards!

We need artists too! Shoreline K-12 artists – design our festival t-shirt! Design submissions are being accepted through March 30, 2016details can be found here.

The artist will receive a free t-shirt featuring their artwork. Art will also be a part of the festival, where biological illustrators will be on hand to share their work and talk about careers that blend art and science.

Join us! The Festival is put on by Shoreline STEM, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization made up of community members who seek to expand educational opportunities for Shoreline students in science, technology, engineering and math.

We are grateful for the support of the Shoreline School District, Shoreline Community College, and Team Pronto, as well as sponsorship by the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, BioLife Solutions, KDH Consulting, and Greenstone Architecture. We welcome additional sponsors and volunteers!

Questions and information?  Email shorelinestemfestival@gmail.com or visit our website. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.



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Shoreline Community College Spring Soiree features faculty performers



The Shoreline Community College music department would love to have you join them for their first annual Shoreline Community College Spring Soiree.

The event will feature several faculty performers, including the amazing and talented Dave Bristow, Jim Elenteny, Jeff Junkinsmith, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Kim, Meg Stecker-Thorsen, and more!

Starting with an opening cocktail social hour at 3pm, a few of their best and brightest students will provide music in the Campus Theater lobby. At around 4 pm, the faculty performances will begin on the main theater stage and will last around an hour.

Sunday, April 3 – Shoreline Campus Theater (maps).
No parking fees on weekends.
3:00 cocktail hour lobby performances (beer, wine and snacks available for purchase)
4:00 faculty on the main stage

Suggested Donation –
$20 General Admission
$10 SCC Students

All proceeds from ticket sales and beverage and snack sales will go to the Music Scholarship Fund.

Questions? Contact Jensina Oliver 206-546-4618.



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PCC Natural Markets partners with Amazon Prime Now to expand delivery options

PCC Edmonds at Westgate

PCC Natural Markets (PCC), the largest consumer-owned natural foods retailer in the U.S., announced Thursday it expanded its delivery options through partnership with Prime Now, Amazon’s two-hour delivery service. PCC has the distinction of being first in Seattle to partner with Prime Now on delivery of local, organic, sustainably-sourced food.

“We regularly get requests from shoppers for a PCC in their neighborhood,” said Cate Hardy, CEO, PCC Natural Markets. 
“By partnering with Prime Now, we’re able to give more Seattle shoppers access to the highest-quality produce, meat, seafood and pantry items. We also offer many of our entrees, soups and salads made-from-scratch daily in our deli – all delivered right to their doorstep.”

To shop the more than 10,000 products available from PCC on Prime Now, shoppers simply download the Prime Now app, log into their Amazon Prime account and select PCC from the home page.

Customers can search for particular items or select one of several featured categories to browse, such as Deli, Produce or Seasonal. Once a shopping order is complete, shoppers select either a one or two-hour delivery time at checkout.

PCC first started offering home delivery through Instacart in September 2015. Sales through Instacart doubled in the first six months, and an estimated two-thirds of delivery sales to-date are due to new to PCC shoppers or increased basket size from existing ones.

With the addition of Amazon Prime Now, PCC customers now have the option of shopping at one of PCC’s 10 neighborhood stores, or selecting the delivery service that best suits their needs.

Prime Now is offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members in select cities. Purchases are delivered within two hours for free. A fee of $7.99 guarantees one-hour delivery.

More information about delivery here

Founded in 1953, PCC Natural Markets is a certified organic retail cooperative with annual sales of $250 million and an active membership of more than 56,000 households. PCC is headquartered in Seattle and operates stores in the greater Seattle area, including Fremont, Greenlake Aurora, Greenlake Village, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Columbia City, View Ridge and West Seattle, and Edmonds. A new store in Bothell will open in Summer 2016.



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SW baseball vs Edmonds Woodway Wednesday

Shorewood baseball met Edmonds-Woodway at the Meridian Park fields on Wednesday March 23. Final score Shorewood 6 - Edmonds-Woodway 2

Photos by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood's Will Smith throws the first pitch of the game, a strike.


T-Bird Cole Hutt flips the ball to Arthur Pate
who threw to first to make the double play.


Shorewood's 3rd baseman, Spencer Jacobs, fields the ball
and then made the throw to first base for the out.


The ball flies off the bat of Shorewood's Harrison Jacobs
for a single to center field.





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Information from the 46th District Democrats about Saturday caucuses



Information from the 46th District Democrats


All Lake Forest Park Democrats will gather with their neighbors on Saturday, March 26th at Lake Forest Park Elementary, 18500 37th Ave NE, at the intersection of 37th and Ballinger Way. We will meet in the cafeteria/gym complex.

The Area Caucus will be called to order at 10am, and the precincts will convene at 10:30am. We hope to be all done by 11:30am. We expect an enthusiastic and large turnout, so please come early!

We highly recommend that you pre-register

Please print out your registration form, which includes your precinct number and is your ballot to show your preference for a nominee for President of the United States. Remember to bring this with you on Saturday to save time and shorten the lines for entry.

On behalf of our 46th Legislative District LFP Precinct Committee Officers, Area Caucus Coordinators and volunteers - Welcome and Thank You for participating!

Caucus tips:
  • Remember to bring your registration sheet! 
  • Bring an extra pen/pencil 
  • Carpool, walk, bike if you can, parking will be limited 
  • The bus parking lot on Ballinger Way in front of the school will be open, please park here first
  • The ADA entrance is near the southwest corner of the building and will be signposted. Please refrain from parking near this entrance unless you have limited mobility
  • If you want to help, please come between 8 and 9am. We welcome volunteers as: greeters, parking lot helpers, setup, cleanup
  • Please help defray costs of the caucus by donating to or joining the 46th District Democrats here


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Shoreline School Board meeting summary March 14, 2016

The Shoreline School Board honored Mr. Leo Valenzuela, who has served Shoreline Schools since 1958. Photo by Curtis Campbell, Shoreline Schools Information Officer.

By Marianne Deal Stephens

Prior to the meeting, the Shoreline School District honored Leo Valenzuela, the 2016 Support Person of the Year. A steady stream of colleagues, family members, former students and community members lauded Mr. Valenzuela for his contributions to thousands of lives over more than 50 years in Shoreline Schools. According to his many admirers, Mr. Valenzuela led students as a teacher and counselor with a motto of “Firm, Friendly, and Fair” and now exemplifies leading with love as he interprets for  teachers and families.

A few minutes after 7:00pm, the School Board convened. Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman noted that Student Representative Rachel Semon was in Ireland leading the Shorecrest Flag Team which accompanied the Shorecrest Band to Dublin.

Consent Agenda 
The Board unanimously passed previously reviewed items:


Revisions to Graduation Requirements
Director of Teaching and Learning Teri Poff offered a first reading of planned revisions to Shoreline Graduation Requirements. In 2014, the State Legislature passed a 24-credit requirement to begin with the Class of 2019. Shoreline currently requires 22.5 credits to graduate, and will adopt changes in order to help all students meet the 24-credit requirement. Shoreline applied for and received a waiver; new requirements will take effect for the Shoreline Class of 2021.

 Current and future Shoreline Graduation Requirements. Shoreline Schools image.

The major core areas of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, are largely unchanged. Dr. Poff explained that there “is some flexibility” in the Arts and World Language credit requirements: subject to approval, students may be able to substitute a course for one of the arts or language credits.

Graduation requirement legislation and policy includes language about “personal pathways”. Dr. Poff explained that the published graduation requirements are essentially a college track. If students have goals that do not involve attending a 4-year college, “it may be beneficial to substitute” one arts credit and/ or one language credit for a course in the student’s target area.

As they do now, students have other requirements in addition to academic credits:

  • Take Washington State History
  • Pass State Tests  
  • Complete 40 hours Community Service 
  • Complete a High School & Beyond Plan
  • Complete a Culminating Project 

Following the presentation, Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman noted that with 24 required credits, high school is full-time, with little flexibility. She suggested that “we should change our terminology a bit”, saying it would be nice if, instead a “4-year high school plan,” it should simply be a “high school plan.” Dr. Poff acknowledged that students may end up needing more time with the increased requirements, and concurred that the District should help “take the stigma away from taking a bit longer” to complete high school requirements.

One way to deal with the increased requirements is to help students start earning high school credit in middle school. Currently, some students “bring up” their language credit(s), and the District may increase options for middle school students so that students have a “six year window” for earning high school credits.

For Detail on Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Presentation by Dr. Teri Poff, Shoreline School District
Policy 2410 High School Graduation Requirements (Proposed)

First Reading of Anti Harassment Policy
Assistant Superintendent Brian Schultz presented proposed Policy 5308 by explaining that the District has “appropriate and parallel policies in the student and personnel sections” of policy documents. In this case, there was an existing student policy but the District did not have the corresponding staff policy.

See Student Policy 3308 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying/ Cyberbullying and Proposed Personnel Policy 5308 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying/ Cyberbullying.

Power Outage Closure Necessitates State Waiver
On Monday, March 14, both Einstein Middle School and Shorewood High School were closed due to the power outage in west Shoreline. Since the entire school system was not shut down and the District would prefer not to add an extra school day for only those two sites, the District will submit a request for a partial waiver. Superintendent Rebecca Miner described the process and requested the Board’s agreement.

Community Comment
North City Water District Manager Diane Pottinger spoke about the Water District’s “Fix a Leak” challenge in which many Shoreline students participate. Later this year, she will invite school district personnel to tour the Water District’s new pump station.

Mr. Richard Valentine expressed concern over changes he has observed in District employee procedures.

Reports and Communications
Superintendent Miner and a few of the Board Members handed out medals at the 18th annual Shoreline Math Olympiad on March 12 (see previous story and photos).

Director Richard Potter gave a shout out to Shorecrest’s basketball teams for their State achievements. He has attended the well-received Community and Technical College event, and continues to attend the STEM for Her presentations at Shorecrest.

Director Mike Jacobs went to baseball jamborees on Saturday, March 12, and attended the Booster Auction that evening. Referring to the booster auctions (the Shorecrest auction was March 5), he said that there had been “good stuff in the last week.”

Director Dick Nicholson described the Shorecrest Band’s public rehearsal as theatric and impressive.

Board Vice President Debbie Ehrlichman attended several of the community forums about the proposed calendar changes, and the recent “One Love Festival” at Kellogg Middle School. She got a glimpse at the Shorecrest Honor Society applications and had a good conversation with a Shorecrest counselor. She commended the Shorewood and Einstein groups who placed in the Northwest Orchestra Festival in Oregon, and the Shorewood Choir and Shorewood Cheerleaders who were named 3A Academic Champions.

Vice President Ehrlichman drew attention to soup cans that were on the board table at each director’s seat. The cans “are great, considering what went on this past week,” referring to the state legislature’s continued failure to fully fund education. She displayed “What does it mean to fully fund education?”, a Seattle Times special project discussing McCleary, local levies, and education funding in Washington.

 Soup cans with “Kick the Can” labels inspired by the common name for the State Legislature’s 2016 measures on education funding were on the Board table for the March 14 meeting. Superintendent Miner said that the cans appeared in the Board members’ and administrators' mailboxes. Here, Director Dick Nicholson signs papers after the meeting with cans in the foreground.


Board President David Wilson went to both auctions and attended the recent robotics competition. He thanked David Guthrie, Michelle Carroll, and David Tadlock for adding their experience to a recent calendar forum and complimented all in attendance for the civil discourse. He encouraged everyone to attend the calendar forums since any changes will affect the neighborhood.

Full meeting minutes will be posted on the School Board Agendas and Minutes page.



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Wonderland's largest FUN-raiser coming up May 21

Winners of the 2015 golf tournament

Mark your calendars, planners, or Post-It notes for Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Wonderland's largest FUN-raiser, the 17th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner and Auction will be the most fun you'll have all Spring!

Once-a-year golfers, as well as low handicappers, are invited to swing their clubs during our daytime event at the Golf Club at Echo Falls, one of the best-planned, best-value golf tournaments in Puget Sound.

Our evening event, the Dinner and Auction, is perfect for those looking for a night out with friends, food, fun, and prizes, all for a great cause. Register for both events online

Exciting auction items you can win: Disneyland family park-hopper tickets, Sounders FC signed soccer ball, a "Seattle Overnight Package" at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, and lots more!

Please join us for one or for both of these worthwhile events in support of children with disabilities.


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Shoreline Rotary honors Students of the Quarter

From left, Bill Dunbar, Jesi Stuvek, Andrew Cho
Photo by Chris Stuvek

The Shoreline Rotary Club honored its two Shorewood Students of the Quarter at its meeting on Wednesday morning.

The honored students are Jesi Stuvek and Andrew Cho, who were recognized for their community volunteer efforts.

Shorewood principal and Rotary Club member Bill Dunbar was recognized for his contributions to the organization.



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Annual Shoreline Firefighter Egg Hunt Saturday

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Photo by Bernard

Get your easter baskets lined up and ready. Umbrella AND sunglasses, too -- cuz that's the kind of Saturday we could have weatherwise.

And join us at the Shoreline Firefighters Annual Egg Hunt, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline98177 on Saturday, March 26 at 1:00pm.

Walk or carpool. Parking is quite a challenge. See you there!



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Friday Round Table: Job Search & Preparation that No One is Talking About


This Friday’s Roundtable: Job Search and Preparation that No One is Talking About

How many times have we read job posting “KSAs” (Knowledge, Strengths, Abilities recommendations for applicants), then grew excited about how the bulleted items were all matching up to our abilities and expertise. . . And then – Boom – the last one or two listed are not within our skill range, and we pass on applying.

Not a lot of applicants know that they can still get positions without aligning to every detail of what’s asked in the job description. We’ll talk about some of these strategies along with some info on our revamped Word and Excel courses. All this along with the usual great coffee and treats from Central Market.

See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!
Friday, March 25, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Winter / Spring Class Schedule

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Register now for Apr 8 Karaoke / Bingo



Make your reservations online for the Friday, April 8 Karaoke / Bingo party at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, southern-most building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.




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You are invited to a Black Tie & Jeans party with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce


The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is throwing a big party on Friday, April 1 - and you are invited! The theme this year is "Black Tie and Jeans", and that is the suggested dress for both men and women.
  • Auctioneer Mike Brown returns as Master of Ceremonies.
  • Dinner is by caterer Brian Blake with Special Occasions Catering.
  • Wine Toss, chance to win in the raffle, or win cash in the Heads or Tails contest.
  • The bar will serve a variety of wines and beers.
  • And lastly, a Dessert Dash will top off the evening. 
Contact the Chamber to reserve your table or seats. Individual tickets are only $50, and a corporate table for 8 is only $350 - buy 7 and get 1 FREE!

Call Judy at the office with any questions about donating, volunteering or attending this event (206-361-2260) or email her at shorelinechamber@gmail.com

To purchase tickets on-line click here or Click Here to REGISTER

Friday, April 1 - Silent Auction 6:00pm - Dinner 7:15pm - Live Auction 7:30pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline 98133

Here are just some of the Auction items:
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise for 2 from Waterways Cruises
  • Chef’s Private Wine Dinner for 4 in the Columbia Tower Harvest Dining Room
  • Wine Tasting for 10 at Crucible Wines with Appetizer’s served
  • 18 holes of golf with golf cart at Nile Golf and Country Club
  • Signed guitar by Dave Matthews
  • Signed guitar by Sting
  • 1 week stay in Tuscany
  • Manicure/Pedicure
  • Hair Cut
  • Massage
  • Weekend ski or snowboard rental
  • Gift Card to Sky Nursery

This event provides support for the Dollars for Scholars program for local graduating seniors, Meals on Wheels program through the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center, and Chamber operating funds.



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Shoreline City Council meetings Monday

Shoreline City Council Meetings next Monday.

Monday, March 28, 2016 – Special Meeting 5:45pm.

Monday, March 28, 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm.
Agenda Highlights
  • Proclamation of Cesar Chavez Day
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for ADA Compliance Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Assistance
  • Discussion of External Workforce Regulations – Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave
Link to full Agenda
    Comment on Agenda items



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    Shoreline Walks community walking program starts April 9


    Mark your calendars. April 9 is the first walk of Shoreline Walks, the free community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends), and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

    Walks explore neighborhoods, parks, and trails, offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our city. Specifically designed for adults ages 50+, but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free to the public.

    Shoreline Walks is part of the City of Shoreline’s Healthy City initiative and is one of many efforts the city is making to support a healthy community.

    For more details and to see the full schedule of Shoreline Walks, visit here or contact Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2600.



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    Shoreline City Council subcommittee meets Saturday

    Shoreline City Council Special Meeting Notice
    PRCS / Tree Board and Library Board Candidate Interviews
    Saturday, March 26, 2016, 12:30 - 3:30pm

    As required by the Council Rules of Procedure, you are hereby notified that a Shoreline City Council Subcommittee will hold Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree Board and Library Board candidate interviews on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

    For more information, see the Special Meeting Notice.



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    2016 Democratic Precinct Caucus 32nd District Saturday 10am


    Information from the 32nd District Democrats

    Find your caucus site and pre-register (highly advised as a time-saver, this site includes all of Washington state)

    On Saturday March 26th, Democrats will join family, friends, and neighbors in their precinct to discuss their choice for the next President of the United States.
     
    On behalf of our Area Caucus Coordinators (ACCs), Officers, Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) and all volunteers of the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization, your hosts for the 2016 presidential precinct caucuses, we welcome you to your caucus!

    The 32nd Legislative District Democrats are meeting at three schools in the district:
    • Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N Shoreline (north Shoreline precincts)
    • Broadview Thomson K-8, 13052 Greenwood Ave N Seattle (south Shoreline precincts)
    • Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW Edmond (Edmonds precincts)
    If you know your precinct number check the list for your caucus location or find your caucus site and pre-register here.

    Lets have a great caucus! We expect high turnout and enthusiastic caucus goers! How you can help:
    • Pre-register and bring your sign in sheet
    • Bring an extra pen/pencil 
    • Carpool, bus, bike
    • Help at your caucus location: greeters, parking lot helpers, setup, cleanup.
    • Donate to help pay for the school rentals
    • Join the 32nd LD Democrats!
    The 32nd's own Dan Jacoby has created this great caucus video - check it out!



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    LFP Council meets Thursday

    The Lake Forest Park City Council will meet on Thursday, March 24 at 7pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Council Chambers.

    The police department will present their annual report.

    The main order of business will be Ordinance 1119/Amending a Position Title and Salary Schedule of the 2015-2016 Adopted Budget to Enable a Principal Planner Position in the Planning and Building Department.

    Full agenda here



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    Easter week at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC


    Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 
    1512 NW 195th St
    (corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd. & 15th Ave. NW) 
    Shoreline, WA 98177 
    206-542-7477 

    Join us as we journey through holy week to Easter with services of reflection and celebration. All are welcome. Please contact the church office if you have any questions.

    Maundy Thursday—March 24th 7:00 pm
    A Tenebrae service will be held with reading of the scriptures and gradual extinguishing of the lights.

    Good Friday—March 25th 9:00 am —4:00 pm
    The Sanctuary will be open for those who want to come and pray, meditate, or sit in silence.

    Easter Sunrise Service March 27th —6:00 am
    Richmond Beach Salt Water Park at the shelter on the beach.
    Dress warmly and join us to greet the sunrise with a warm fire, scripture, communion, and song.

    Pancake Breakfast March 27: 6:45 am-9:30 am
    The Youth will serve a goodwill donation pancake breakfast at the church after Sunrise Service and up to 1/2 hour before church.

    Bring your family and enjoy pancakes, ham, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds go to Camperships and supporting our 16 youth who will be attending the UCC National Youth Event next summer.

    Easter Worship —March 27th 10:00am
    Join us in worship at 10:00 as we celebrate that HE IS RISEN…...HE IS RISEN INDEED!


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    Photos: Shorewood - Shorecrest soccer game 3-22-16

    Shorewood hosted Shorecrest in a non-conference game on Tuesday, March 22. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

    Photos and captions by Wayne Pridemore.

    Shorecrest's goal keeper, Spencer Haddenham-Gibler, catches the ball, pressured by Shorewood's Ousainou Bojang.


    T-Bird Abdoulie Danso controls the ball near the corner as Adam Nathansen moves into a defensive position.


    Shorecrest's Kevin Musar and Shorewood's Ian Callender battle for the ball.


    T-Bird Jared Sanagustin tries to evade Scots' Leon Bormann.


    At the end of the game Shorecrest lines up for the traditional hand shake.


    Shorewood's team is also ready for the end of game hand shake.
     

     
      

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