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Saturday, April 23, 2016



A Live-Action Graphic Novel
Friday April 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm

at Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 4th Ave N, Edmonds 98020

Tickets: $34, $29, $24. Youth/Student $15

A live-action graphic novel, combining the visual medium of comic books with elements of radio play and traditional stage performances.

The year is 1933. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her intrepid research assistant Timmy Mendez team up with a mysterious librarian from Flagstaff, Arizona, named Ben Wilcott. Together, they travel from Rumania to Scotland to the Alps to Tunis to the Robot Planet and finally to Imperial Zygon to defeat a terrible threat to the very future of humanity: an invading force of sludge-monsters from the planet Zygon!

This show has been featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and NPR's All Things Considered. Click here to check out-behind-the scenes information.

Tickets can be purchased online, through the ECA Box Office located at 410 Fourth Avenue North, or by calling 425-275-9595.



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Opera Preview: The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner

Opera Preview: The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner

Thursday, April 28, 7-8pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.

Richard Wagner was only 28 when The Flying Dutchman was first performed in 1841. Unlike many Wagnerian operas, The Flying Dutchman is relatively short, but this opera lets audiences know from the very first note of the overture that this is an opera (and a composer) to whom attention must be paid.

The opera's tale of a man who must sail the seas forever until he can find a woman who will be true to him unto death echoed Wagner's own complicated relationships with women.

This free lecture, provided to increase enjoyment and appreciation of Seattle Opera productions, will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts.

Questions? Contact Norm 206-329-6269 or check out his website.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.



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Poem Photo: The responsibility of flowers



Flowers naturally understand their responsibility,
To shower you with beauty each day,

Your responsibility is,
To experience, appreciate and be thankful for,
The healing and uplifing quality of their beauty.


© Bob Barta



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Shorewood alum Blake Snell will play in the majors Saturday

Blake Snell in his Shorewood days
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

According to sports reporter Ian Malinowski and a tweet from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Rays, Shorewood alum Blake Snell will be called up from the Ray's Triple-A team to play in the majors on Saturday as the Rays meet the Yankees in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium.

Snell will fill a hole in the pitching rotation for the Rays.

According to Malinowski,
Snell, just 23, was ranked by Baseball America as the twelfth-best prospect in baseball, and the top prospect in the Rays organization. He was Baseball America's minor league player of the year. Baseball Prospectus ranked him as the #21 prospect in baseball.

The plan for now is for Snell to make one start and then return to the Triple-A team in Durham.



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King County Heroin and prescription opiate task force taking action to prevent fatal overdoses

From the Office of the County Executive
Photo courtesy University of Washington

The heroin and prescription opiate task force that King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray created last month is already taking action to reduce the number of fatal overdoses.

About 90 doses of naloxone -- a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of heroin and opiate overdose -- will be distributed to local treatment and housing providers where people receive assistance for mental illness and addiction.

It's the first in what will be a series of recommendations by the task force representing the medical field, treatment providers, police and fire, hospitals, public health and other disciplines.

"This impressive lineup of experts is already recommending actions we can take now to save lives immediately," said Executive Constantine. "It demonstrates that we share a sense of urgency and a commitment to create innovative solutions."

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Shoreline Community College to host SIFF screenings May 27 through June 4

Friday, April 22, 2016


For the first time, Shoreline Community College will host film screenings as a part of the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Twenty-seven screenings, some with Northwest connections, will take place from May 27 to June 4. Films will be announced in the coming weeks.

The addition of Shoreline Community College’s theater as a member of the SIFF family of venues is a part of the Festival’s continuing effort to reach outlying communities.

“Neighboring cities are invaluable ambassadors for the unique experiences SIFF creates through film,” said SIFF Artistic Director Carl Spence. 
“We are thrilled to be extending north to include Shoreline Community College as a new venue for SIFF 2016. The City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College have embraced this groundbreaking collaboration and we look forward to a strong and long-lasting partnership as we bring the exceptional programming of the region’s most illustrious film festival closer to home for so many movie lovers.”
“These screenings are going to dazzle film lovers,” said Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts. 
“Our theater has recently been upgraded with the very latest technology – including Digital 4K cinema projection and 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound – and our partnership with SIFF ties in wonderfully with the college’s goal of bringing outstanding cultural offerings to our community.”

In addition to the film lineup, the Shoreline Community College Foundation will be hosting a series of special events tied to the screenings, including wine tastings and an opening night party on Friday, May 27.

Founded in 1976, SIFF is the largest, most highly attended film festival in the United States, reaching more than 150,000 annually. The 25-day festival is renowned for its wide-ranging and eclectic programming, presenting over 450 features, short films, and documentaries from over 80 countries each year.

A favorite with visitors as well as locals, SIFF presents the opportunity to meet filmmaking talent and stars, attend gala screenings with parties, and participate in forums and panels.

Single tickets start at $13 with various discounts available. Ticket packages and passes are on sale now at the SIFF website or by calling 206-324-9996. Complete line-up, schedule, and single tickets are available beginning May 5.



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Interactive whodunit mystery musical in Steampunk style at SCC


The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives.

The show is based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel of the same name. 

In small town of Chesterham, England, the young and charming Edwin Drood has been mysteriously murdered. But by whom? His leering romantic rival, John Jasper? The infamous purveyor of opium and vice, Princess Puffer? The mysterious Landless twins, newly arrived from Ceylon? Or someone else even more dastardly and villainous?

Dickens passed away before he was able to reveal the culprit. Rupert Holmes’ award-winning musical solves this predicament by asking the audience to choose which character is the killer by putting it to a vote.

Staged in metatheatrical manner by the Shoreline Community College Musical theater department, we have crafted a cast full of colorful characters while reflecting the modern world we live in today--Steampunk elements and gender bent roles. This charming and inventive musical is sure to intrigue and entertain any musical or mystery lover.

All actors play two parts. Each plays an actor of the Music Hall Royale and also the character he or she plays in their production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood.


Adapted from: The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens. Playwright and Lyricist: Rupert Holmes. Directed by Gregory Award winning director and Sound Theatre Company Artistic Director Teresa Thuman. Producer and Music Director: Dr. Charles Enlow. Choreography by Lee Ann Hittenberger

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

May 13, Friday 7:30 p.m.
May 14, Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 15, Sunday 3:00 p.m.

May 20, Friday 7:30 p.m.
May 21, Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 22, Sunday 3:00 p.m.

FREE PARKING! Beer, wine and refreshments available for purchase.

SCC Campus Theatre, Bldg. 1600, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. (campus maps)

Ticket Information:
General Admission - $18
Seniors, Non-SCC Students $12
SCC Students and ages 15 and under - $10

Tickets at the door and online



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LFP City Council to hold Town Hall meeting on Strategic Plan

From the City Council of Lake Forest Park


The LFP City Council will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 5th to gather initial input from the community on our draft strategic plan.

The draft strategic plan is meant to articulate the short and mid-term priorities that will be delivered by the City to achieve our long term goals and vision. It does not identify every service or initiative that the City delivers, but it should help all of us better understand what we are doing and why it is important.

Much of what you will find in this document is not new – it is just brought together in one place:
  • Who we want to be as a community; 
  • What is important to us; and 
  • What we deliver.
This document has also given us a chance to identify where we, your elected Councilmembers and Mayor-as well as City Staff, see our gaps in service delivery and policy. The highest priorities of these gaps have become the "Service and Policy Growth Initiatives for the 2015-2016 Biennium" that you will find in each of the policy / services sections of the draft document.

On May 5th, we will mainly be focused on your opinions about the on what’s missing for our draft plan - the gaps in existing initiatives, our efforts to address service and policy gaps, and what is not needed, desired or a lower priority.

We are looking forward to our community conversations about LFP. 

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Letter to the Editor: Too many recreational marijuana shops

To the Editor:

I am writing to voice my concern over the city's decision to allow a seemingly unlimited volume of Recreational Marijuana stores in our neighborhoods and arterials.

Although I am not an opponent of the legalization law, I do object to the what appears to be no oversight, zoning restrictions (other than the school/park), or concern from the city as to how many of these stores are actually opening up.

Speaking specifically of the North City neighborhood (15th Ave NE from 160th to 200th), in the last few months we have had three recreational marijuana stores, a "smoke" shop selling pipes and other paraphernalia, and a medical marijuana store, and I'm told the spay and neuter clinic across from Safeway and next to the post office is going to be a marijuana outlet as well. That makes five marijuana retailers on a stretch of road 1/4" mile long.

This is grossly excessive and will no doubt have a negative impact on the neighborhood in terms of its ability to be a vibrant area for families and youth.

I believe I speak for the majority of the residents of the North City neighborhood when saying that "we" the people who live here would prefer businesses that we can patronize with our children. We would prefer businesses that help create a better community and bolster our already great schools and infrastructure.

I don't mean to say there should be none, but for that small strip of road, I think one store is more than adequate to meet the needs of those who wish to use marijuana. I also find it fundamentally wrong that if a bar or restaurant wants to open they must first post a sign of intent to sell liquor for 30-60 days which may be disputed by any citizen -- yet we have no recourse for marijuana stores?

I truly believe the City Council and Government has done a great job of being fiscally responsible, maintaining our parks and roadways, and our school system. I would ask that something be done on a local level about the Recreational Marijuana problem and make no mistake, this is a problem which needs only a little foresight to realize.

Gus Hosn
Shoreline



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Public meeting on reopening of Aldercrest Elementary School

Aldercrest Learning Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline School District is holding a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, April 26 concerning the re-opening of the Aldercrest Learning Center as a fully operating school.

For the past several years the building has been inactive as a school and was being leased and used by a church community. This meeting is a chance to learn more about the project timeline and details, and share your comments with the School District on the proposed use.

Tuesday, April 26, 7pm, Alderwood Learning Center, 2800 NE 200th St, Room 21.



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Sound City Bible Church will move to Lynnwood

Sound City Bible Church will be moving
from the Aldercrest Learning Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Sound City Bible Church, formed from the Shoreline congregation of Mars Hill, has been meeting in the Aldercrest Learning Center at 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline 98155.

The school district is reclaiming the site for use as an elementary school.

Sound City has found a location in Lynnwood.

We have known since November that we will need to move out of our current building. As a young church, we have faced many challenges that have prevented us from purchasing a long-term home right away. 
These challenges are not insurmountable, but they do take time. And so, after much prayer and hard work, we have made the decision to move into Lynnwood High School for the near future while we continue to work toward the purchase of a long-term home.


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Monday deadline to register to vote in presidential primary

By Evan Smith

Monday, April 25, is the last day before the May 24 presidential primary election for voters to register online or by mail or to update an existing registration.

New Washington voters may register through May 16, but after Monday, they must register in person at either the King County Elections Office in Renton or the county elections Voter Registration Annex in the County Administration Building in downtown Seattle.

Voters register online. Mail registration forms are available at the election office, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton; at the elections annex, 500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle; at any local library; or at some other government offices. Forms also are available online.

In-person registration is at either elections office (Renton or Seattle).

Ballots will be mailed to most voters May 5. Elections officials mailed ballots to military and overseas voters April 8.

Presidential primary results will determine how Washington delegates will vote on the first ballot at the Republican National Presidential nominating convention this summer in Cleveland. The actual delegates, who will be bound to a candidate for only the first ballot, get chosen at the state Republican convention.

The presidential primary ballot will have both a Republican section and a Democratic section, but the Democratic ballot will have no effect. Washington Democrats determine their presidential delegates through caucuses and conventions.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.



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The Expression of Identity


The Northshore/Shoreline Community Network and the CARE Team will be offering the first Cultural Competence training for 2016:

Trans and Gender Non-Conforming,
The Expression of Identity

May 17, 2016
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Shoreline City Hall
17560 Midvale Ave N.
Shoreline, WA 98133

This broad based training for social service providers and educators will offer information on how to support trans, gender variant, and gender queer individuals that are your co workers, clients, students, and family members of those you serve. Learn how to better be an advocate and what sources are available in the area for those with questions.

Presented by Liz Sunde, MSW, and Emmett Stanfield from Seattle's Ingersoll Gender Center.

This event is free of charge, but space is limited. Make your reservation here



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Public Hearing on allowing alcohol at events at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

On Thursday, April 28, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/ Tree Board will hold a public hearing on allowing special event service of wine and beer at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. The proposal under consideration amends Shoreline Municipal Code (SMC) 8.12.500 by adding Kruckeberg Botanic Garden to the list of park facility locations where alcohol is permitted.

Prior to 2012, the only City park facility where alcohol was permitted was indoors at the Richmond Highland Recreation Center. Council amended the Code in 2012 to include the Terrace at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and the Amphitheater at Cromwell Park.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is consistent with the criteria used in 2012 in selecting appropriate sights to permit alcohol. The Garden is easily contained and controlled, limiting impacts on other park patrons or surrounding neighbors. In order to have alcohol in any of the designated park locations, individuals must first obtain a special alcohol permit, which is subject to approval by the Park Director.

The public hearing will begin at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 28, in Shoreline City Hall Room 303.

--The City of Shoreline



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Property taxes due for first half of 2016

Graphic by donkeyhotey
If your property tax payment is not handled by your mortgage company, be aware that taxes are due for the first half of 2016.

The normal due date is April 30, but because April 30 falls on a Saturday, property taxpayers in King County have until Monday, May 2.

To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for residents to pay their property taxes quickly and easily.
  • Online using King County's convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account.
  • By mail if postmarked no later than May 2, 2016. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
  • At the Shoreline District Court at 18050 Meridian, if paid by check for the exact amount due. Other locations listed here.
  • In person at Treasury Operations, sixth floor of the King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave. in Seattle. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Friday, April 29 and Monday, May 2, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m.
    • Taxpayers visiting the Administration Building should be aware that the county-owned Goat Hill Garage at Fifth and Jefferson is closed to public parking until mid-May. Visit the garage's project page for alternative parking in the area, or learn about public transportation options
For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, see the webpage, email, King County Treasury Operations, or call a customer service specialist at 206-263-2890.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office 206-296-3920.



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Photos: Paramount Park open space wetlands

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Pond at Paramount Park
Photo by Vicki Westberg

It took me years to figure out that there are two Paramount Parks in Shoreline. The big, flat one with the walking path, picnic shelters, and playground is Paramount School Park. That one sits on school district land and is used as a park under an agreement between the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline School District.

The Paramount Park where this beautiful photo was taken is south and east of the school park and is sometimes called the Paramount Park Open Space. It is an area of tunnel paths, dense vegetation, and several wetland ponds that rise and fall with the season.

946 NE 147th St, Shoreline 98155.

Updated with address 4-22-2016



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Join Earth Day volunteers at the Densmore Pathway Saturday

Make me pretty again!
Densmore Pathway was under construction
when this photo was taken

Earth Day at the Densmore Pathway
Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm
N 188th and Densmore

Echo Lake's Densmore Garden Pathway needs some tender loving care to restore it to its prizewinning glory.

The lilies, iris, and hellebores are calling out to be freed from the grass and weeds that are threatening to strangle them.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association has designated the Densmore Garden Pathway as our Earth Day Project again this year and invites those of us who enjoy walking this secret garden path to bring gloves and their favorite gardening tools to work together Saturday, April 23rd from 10am to 2pm or any part of that you can give.

Water and snacks will be provided as well as an opportunity to join with friends and neighbors as we give back to the earth for its bounteous beauty.

—Ellen Wood and the ELNA Board



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Shredding event Saturday at Windermere Northlake in LFP


Windermere Northlake is hosting a Shredding Event on Saturday April 23 from 12noon to 3pm.

Limit of five banker boxes per person.

Windermere Northlake is on the upper level of Town Center, 17711 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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Earth Day Blood Drive Saturday

Tom Petersen steps up
Bloodmobile at Shoreline Fire Safety Center

Fill'er Up! Earth Day Blood Drive April 23
By Tom Petersen


One of the great neighborhood traditions, the Earth Day Blood Drive, is back for the eighth year. The Bloodworks Northwest mobile unit will be by the Shoreline Fire Safety Center at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW on that Spring-y-est of Days, Saturday, April 23.

Bloodworks hopes to fill the schedule. Donations are taken between 10am and noon and 1pm and 4pm. Appointments, which can be made online, are recommended but are not strictly necessary: walk-ups are welcome and encouraged.

Low on Type O

Bloodworks is reporting a shortage of both O+ and O- blood, and so is sending out a special call for people with those types. O Negative is the "universal" blood type that can be transfused into any patient, and is thus especially needed.

Extra Protection

In order to protect the blood supply, people who have recently travelled to South America and may have been exposed to the Zika virus are being deferred. People unsure about their eligibility are encouraged to come to the bloodmobile for a screening. 



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Neighborhood Wetlands - Why They Matter



Shoreline Preservation Society invites you to a community benefits wetland talk featuring wetland biologist Dr. Sarah Cooke.

Saturday, April 30, 5-8pm, Masonic Lodge 753 N 185th St, Shoreline 98133.

Suggested donation $25.



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SR 522 repair work rescheduled

From the City of Lake Forest Park

Roadway repair work scheduled for this morning has been rescheduled for Friday due to a contractor equipment issue. The work will occur on SR 522 beginning at 3am Friday morning and ending by early afternoon.

The work will be confined to the northernmost lane (westbound BAT lane) between the two bus stops. The bus stops will operate as usual but the entrance to the Town Center will be temporarily closed.



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Best Practices and Formatting for Self-Publishing Apr 30

Saturday, April 30th, 2 pm
Best Practices and Formatting for Self-Publishing
Presented by Gerri Russell.

Free. Age 18 and older. Registration preferred, but not required.

Have you written a book but don’t know how to self-publish it? You will after you attend this "how to" workshop that includes things to consider before you self-publish, how to prepare your manuscript for conversion, then steps for producing a converted document to load on the various distribution platforms.

Kenmore Library 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore, 98028, 425-486-8747.

Part of the Playing with Words series



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World Dance Party, Friday, April 29 in Shoreline 6 - 9 pm

World Dance Party in Shoreline
Photo by Nan Skinner

World Dance Party, Friday, April 29, 6 - 9 pm
Richmond Masonic Center, N 185th St and Linden

Everyone is welcome for food, fun, multicultural dance and music. Meet new people, gather with neighbors and friends to share food and learn some new dances. The event is free of charge, but please bring a potluck dish to share. More info: Constance Perenyi 206-801-2253.

World Dance Party (WDP) is a fun party designed to get neighbors to interact and to celebrate culture and diversity. Everyone from all backgrounds and ages is welcome. It’s a potluck. Several multicultural dances are taught by volunteer instructors in 20-minute mini-lessons, then everyone dances. That’s it. There’s no other agenda. No lectures. Just food and dancing and community.

The idea for the event surfaced at an Aging Your Way Gathering, organized by Senior Services in Seattle. The gathering was part of a project designed to capture people’s input on an ideal community for everyone to grow old in, as well as inspire citizens to actions to improve their neighborhoods.

One theme that arose was the lack of connections between elders and young people, and between neighbors of different ethnicities. One idea that came up was a fun multicultural dance and potluck.

Several events have been held in Shoreline to date.



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HomeAid Puget Sound sponsors an expansion at Jacob's Well in Shoreline

Jacob's Well at the ribbon cutting

HomeAid Puget Sound, helping homeless people get back on their feet through partnerships with homebuilders and building and trade supporters, has announced volunteer “Builder Captains” for three projects set to begin in 2016.

HomeAid Puget Sound’s private-sector “Builder Captains” manage the construction or renovation of the project and assist in securing trade partners to provide in-kind labor, materials or services.

“Builder Captains” leading HomeAid Puget Sound’s role in new projects include Derek Straight, president of Polygon Homes in Bellevue, who will lead HomeAid’s role in the expansion of Vision House’s Jacob’s Well community in Shoreline.

The project will include construction of 10 additional two and three bedroom units serving homeless parents and their children. Renton-based Vision House provides safe and confidential transitional housing and services for homeless children and their families. Groundbreaking is set for late summer.

Ron Boscula of Bellevue-based Murray Franklyn Companies is the “Builder Captain” for major renovations of four townhomes serving homeless families at Attain Housing’s Petter Court in Kirkland.

HomeAid “Builder Captains” Malone’s Landscape Design | Build (Kent) and TE Briggs Construction (Edmonds) will spearhead the creation of the Season of Miracles Foundation’s therapeutic healing garden at Seattle Children’s, scheduled to start late summer of 2016. Located on the hospital grounds on Sand Point Way in Seattle, the garden will incorporate therapies such as acupressure pathways and healing scents such as mint, lavender and more for children, families, visitors and staff.

“The leadership, compassion, hard work and commitment by our ‘Builder Captains’ and other subcontractor and trades volunteers is critical to support our mission--creating housing to help residents regain strength and purpose in a safe environment. Our ‘Builder Captains’ are helping us rebuild lives,” said HomeAid Executive Director Leanne Woodland.

Once the projects are completed, nonprofit social service partners own and operate the housing and provide additional programs and services ranging from counseling, job skills training, substance abuse recovery, childcare and more.

HomeAid Puget Sound, one of 17 chapters of HomeAid America across the United States, was established in late 2014 to continue and expand the work of the Care Foundation, a former non-profit organization affiliated with Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. The combined entities have built 14 family housing projects offering over 63,000 bed nights, representing more than $10 million of in-kind contributions of labor and materials from the building industry to serve the region’s homeless.


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Shorewood defeats Shorecrest 2-1 in cross-town soccer match

Shorecrest vs Shorewood
4-20-2016
Shorewood 2 Shorecrest 1

Going into the game:

  • The Scots (3-3-1 in league play, 4-4-3 overall) were led by junior Haitem Moussaddak, and they've enjoyed an unexpected scoring burst from freshman Finn Hoffman.
  • The T-Birds (6-1-0, 8-1-2) were led by junior Garrett Miyaoka. Sophomore goalkeeper Nathan Poole has filled in quite nicely for injured senior Isaac Whitaker.
The Shorewood boys’ soccer team defeated Shorecrest 2-1 Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium on what Shorewood Coach Bill Wilkins called “an awesome night for soccer."

In the 13th minute Nick Trajano scored for Shorewood on an assist by Garrett Miyaoka. Fifteen minutes later Abdoulie Danso widened the Thunderbirds’ lead to 2-0 at the half.

At the 50th minute, Leon Bormann scored a nice header for Shorecrest to narrow the gap to 2-1. Shorecrest nearly scored with a minute left on a free kick by Branden Okazaki who kicked the ball from the left to the far right side that was headed across the goal and nearly tapped in.

Goalies were Nathaniel Poole for Shorewood and Spencer Haddenham-Gibler for Shorecrest.

Shorewood improved its Wesco 3A/2A record to 7-1-0 (9-1-2 overall). The Scots’ record is 3-4-1 (4-5-3).

The teams had played to a 1-1 non-league tie early in the season.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Shorecrest 1-0 Wednesday.

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HistoryLink: Built for the Future - Northgate's birthday

Photo courtesy Simon Property Group

From HistoryLink.org

On April 21, 1950, hordes of shoppers attended the opening of Northgate Mall. The mall was designed by John Graham Jr., who later became chief architect for the Space Needle. Northgate's first president was Jim Douglas, who went on to serve as the Century 21 vice president of construction.

Northgate is considered to be the first regional shopping center defined as a "mall," although there were at least three predecessor shopping centers. One was Bellevue Square, which opened four years earlier. Bellevue's center, as well as the first floating bridge across Lake Washington, helped to transform the bucolic farming community into a bustling suburban city.



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In the Garden Now ... Common Lilac

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Purple Lilac

Fragrant Common Lilac
Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

One of the unforgettable mother - daughter memories I have of my childhood is of walking down the perfume aisle of a department store with my mother, Minnie. She always managed to find the most intensely fragrant flowery scent in the store. That scent was often Lilac. She would splash it on her wrists or spray it on her lapel with glee. And if I wasn’t careful she’d hit me with a spray or two. Everyone in the family knew they had to beware when walking through the perfume department with Minnie! A whiff of the flowers of these blooming lilacs took me back to that place and time.

Lilacs were introduced to the Americas in the 18th Century. Over the years they have been hybridized so that there are hundreds of varieties available in a variety of colors including purple, burgundy, blue, white and creamy yellow. Scents vary from lightly floral to rich and spicy. If you’re choosing a lilac for your garden you might want to check them out while they are in bloom so you can experience the scent. Lilacs tend to flower heavily in alternate years. They may bloom more consistently if blossoms are deadheaded when spent.

White Lilac

Remember that lilacs bloom on wood from the previous season’s growth. They should be pruned immediately after flowering in spring so that the shrub has time to regrow and form flower buds for the following year’s bloom. If a plant becomes overgrown gardeners sometimes remove 1/3 of the largest and oldest stems at the plant base. If the plant is not pruned regularly and becomes very tall with most of the blooms appearing on the plant above the 6 feet where they can’t be easily enjoyed, plants can be renewal pruned to ground level. You may not have many flowers for a couple of years after this severe pruning, but you will eventually have a much more attractive shrub with flowers you can easily see and enjoy for their scent and color. It’s hard to kill a lilac bush so if your shrub needs pruning go for it!

This easy to grow spring flowering shrub likes sun and is drought tolerant once established. In fact lilacs are often among the surviving plants at an abandoned or neglected homestead. Exactly when a lilac will bloom is dependent on variety, the weather, and growing conditions both in the region and within the garden.

If you love the look and scent of lilacs but space is limited consider growing a dwarf variety such as “Miss Kim” or “Tinkerbell” in a container. These wonderful plants are essentially miniatures of the original Common Purple Lilac but with their own unique scents. In my garden “Miss Kim” has grown to 4 x 4 feet in 15 years. Very compact!

Lilacs are one of the most fragrant flowers in the spring garden. Breathe deep. The scent of spring is in the air!

 (Botanical Name:  Syringa vulgaris)

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.  



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Dr. Cheryl Roberts appoints new Executive Vice President at Shoreline Community College

Alison Stevens, Ph.D.
Photo courtesy Everett Community College
After an extensive national search, Dr. Cheryl Roberts, President of Shoreline Community College, announced the appointment of Alison Stevens, Ph.D. as Shoreline’s new Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

“I am pleased to announce my decision to appoint Allison Stevens as the new EVP-ASA beginning July 2016. We are both fortunate that Dr. Stevens has a strong interest in returning to Shoreline to work with us, and her leadership skills will complement the work ahead of us and help students 'finish what they start'."

Stevens will begin employment with Shoreline July 1, 2016. Stevens was most recent Vice President of Instruction and Student Affairs with Everett Community College in Everett. Stevens served previously at Shoreline Community College as Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs for six months in 2014 before accepting the position in Everett.

Stevens said “I am delighted that this opportunity allows me to return to Shoreline and work with the dedicated faculty and staff and new leadership provided by Dr. Roberts. I am excited to share my passion and commitment to continue shoreline’s exceptional work focused on student achievement and success." 

Prior to Everett Community College, Stevens also served seven years as an Instructional Dean for Seattle Central and North Seattle Colleges. In addition to her Community College roles, Alison designed customized programs for International students as well as taught for thirteen years in Spanish, English as a second language, and linguistics at the University of Washington.

Stevens holds a Doctorate in Theoretical Linguistics and Masters in teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Washington.



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Jobs: SCC Multicultural instructor

Multicultural Instructor 


Shoreline invites applications from faculty who have demonstrated a vision of excellence in instruction and an ability to employ various teaching formats and styles in support of successful student learning. Shoreline seeks faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding.

Full description and application here





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Jobs: WSDOT Senior Administrative Assistant - Environmental - Secretary Senior

WSDOT in Shoreline Secretary Senior

WSDOT is currently seeking an administrative professional who has exceptional organizational and communication skills to help support the NW Region Environmental Office. This professional will be supporting an multi-disciplinary team that forwards WSDOT's commitment to the protection of the state's natural environment and resources.

Administrative tasks go beyond meeting office staff needs; the successful candidate must be friendly, approachable, professional, and proactive at meeting customer expectations. In light of this, an individual with initiative, an aptitude for process improvement, streamlined organization, excellent problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for environmental issues is geared to thrive in this position.

View whole announcement and apply here Secretary Senior




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522 construction notice

The City of Lake Forest Park warns that roadway repair work will occur on SR 522 beginning at 3am and ending by early afternoon. The work will be confined to the northernmost lane (westbound BAT lane) between the two bus stops. The bus stops will operate as usual but the entrance to the Town Center will be temporarily closed.



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Biofuels and Climate Change Thursday evening at SCC


Biofuels and Climate Change
Thursday, April 21, 7:00- 8:30pm
Shoreline Community College Room 9208
16101 Greenwood Ave N (maps)

In celebration of the Earth week at Shoreline Community College, the Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will present an event on Thursday, April 21, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, a discussion on Biofuels and Climate Change.

Panelists are Evan Henrich, Bioinformatics Intern with Matrix Genetics, Brian Young with Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, and Chip Dodd, Geography and International Studies of Shoreline Community College to help moderate the discussion.

Join us for a discussion of the science and economics of biofuels and what it might mean for addressing the challenge of climate change.

Parking is FREE during the evening.

More Earth Week events



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Richmond Beach Celebration - plants, crafts, cars, strawberries, and cute kids


Richmond Beach holds its annual extravaganza with events from Friday, May 6 to Sunday May 8.


29TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE
Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW

Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species and enjoy food and activities for the whole family.


ANNUAL ARTS and CRAFTS SALE
Friday, May 6, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library
More info:

Julie Vaughn 206-321-1934

The show features handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glass, photography and original art. Come meet local artists on Friday night while enjoying light appetizers and quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. Quartet members are K.Lee Morris, Sara Tieu, Zachary Braaten and Loren Stephens.


7TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Saturday, May 7
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW
More info: Sandi Sweeters 206-546-2666

Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to live music by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


17th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 7, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Parade at 11:45 a.m.
Richmond Beach Community Park
Next to the library at 2201 NW 197th Street
Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association

Children's Parade

Children 8 and under are invited to march in the Children’s Parade to kick off the start of the Strawberry Festival. This year’s theme is “Star Wars.” Get your force on and start planning your costume and props for your wagon, tricycle or scooter! No bicycles or pets please. Parental support encouraged. Staging begins at 11:15 a.m. on NW 197th Street on the north side of the park. The parade begins at 11:45 a.m. and will make two laps around the sidewalk on the perimeter of the park led by a Shorewood High School drum line and Star Wars characters.

On stage

Live entertainment at the 2016 Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival will include three top area bands and as many delightful local youth demonstrations for an afternoon of non-stop fun.

12:00 p.m.:  Rat City Brass - The RCB, a Tijuana Brass tribute band, is new to the Strawberry Festival, and they encourage dancing!

1:30 p.m.:  YMCA Pom team is the between-band attraction, followed by a demonstration by Hans World Martial Arts.

1:45 p.m.: Scott Lindenmuth - phenomenal jazz-rock-fusion guitarist Scott Lindenmuth is an ever-popular attraction at all the local festivals and last blew Strawfest attendees away three years ago.

3:15 p.m.:  Shorewood Hip Hop Team will treat the audience to a high-energy performance during intermission.

3:30 p.m.: Quarter Past 8 - Everybody can stay and dance to the classic rock of RB favorites Quarter Past 8, which will finish out the afternoon in don’t-you-dare-leave fashion!

Fabulous food from local restaurants

Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine
Full Moon Thai Cuisine
Streetzeria
RBCA will be serving up fresh strawberry shortcake

Walking tour of historic Richmond Beach

Meet in front of the library at 1:00 p.m. for a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach led by Shoreline Historical Museum.

Additional entertainment

Community and business information booths
Shorewood Photography Exhibit
Chalk wall, volleyball, inflatables, carnival games and other activities for kids
Equipment, displays and information provided by the police and fire departments

RBCA swag for sale

Richmond Beach mugs, pint glasses, tote bags, buckets and shovels, lapel pins, T-shirts and sweatshirts. See our new designs!

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help with this exciting event to prep strawberries on May 6 and to help set up, staff food booths, clean up and other miscellaneous jobs on May 7. We’re using VolunteerSpot (an online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming volunteer signups this year. Here’s how it works in three easy steps:
  1. Go to the sign up page.
  2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
  3. Sign up! It’s easy—you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, contact Sheri Ashleman at ExecDirector@RichmondBeachWA.org or 206-542-9147, and she can sign you up manually.

Thank you sponsors!

Gold level:

Tradewinds Capital Management
Aegis of Shoreline
Jack Malek, Realtor – Windermere/Greenwood
Gorgeous Gardens, LLC
Campbell Nelson VW & Nissan – Allstate
Eric A. Carlson, DDS
Cori Whitaker Homes
NW Primary Care – Richmond Beach Clinic
Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline
Swedish Edmonds
Shoreline Firefighters, Local 1760

Silver Level:

The Shops at Richmond Village
Shoreline Central Market
The Everett Clinic

Bronze Level:

Walnut Street Coffee
Richmond Pediatrics
Richmond Beach QFC
Han’s World Tae Kwon Do
Highlands West Dental
International Community Health Services (ICHS)

PARKING FOR ALL EVENTS

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 7, at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Richmond Beach residents are encouraged to walk or carpool, if possible. Follow parking signs which will be posted.



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Trinity rummage sale Saturday

Trinity Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale
1315 N 160th St, Shoreline 98133
Saturday, April 23
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

All proceeds go to youth scholarships for summer missions and camps



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Workshop on God and Science set for Sunday at Richmond Beach church

Rev. Ronald Cole Turner
A workshop on God and science is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30am at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.

The Rev. Ronald Cole Turner from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Michael Zimmerman of the Clergy Letter Project, which encourages churches across the globe to celebrate Evolution Sunday, will lead the program, “Science as the Voice of God” in the church’s Lena Voreis Suite from 11:30am to 1pm.

Turner, co-founder of the International Society for Science and Religion, also will give the sermon at the church’s Sunday 10am worship service.

The church is at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Road and 15th Ave NW (1512 NW 195th St) in Shoreline. The Lena Voreis Suite is on the northeast corner of the church’s main level just off the upper parking lot.



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Free Jackson Park Perimeter Trail walk this Saturday

Donna Eggen leading a walk around Jackson Park
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Shoreline Walks is crossing into Seattle (barely) to host a free community walk around the perimeter of Jackson Park Golf Course. The walk takes place Saturday, April 23 at 10:00am and is led by Volunteer Walk Leader Donna Eggen.

Walkers should meet in front of the QFC at 1531 145th Street. The course features a 2.25 mile perimeter walking trail that is an excellent and hearty walk with beautiful views.

The free walk is part of the Shoreline Walks community walking program sponsored by the City of Shoreline. If you have questions, contact Marianne Johnson 206-801-2638.

Jackson Park Golf Course is just south of Shoreline. The walk is approximately 2.5 hours on the 2.25 mile perimeter trail that surrounds the course. Rated moderate-difficult because of some steep areas and stairs along the walk.

Meet in front of the QFC in the shopping area at 15th NE and NE 145th in Seattle.


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Retired Metro vans donated to KC Council District 1 organizations

Four retiring Metro Vans awarded to District 1
Photo courtesy King County

Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski arranged for retired Metro Transit Vanpool vans to be given to organizations serving his Council District 1 to provide transportation assistance for low-income, elderly or young people, or people with disabilities.

The programs that received vans are:
  • Rite of Passage - provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. The vehicle will be used to transport participants of the open-enrollment wilderness programs for youth, to drive them from Seattle to various locations on the Olympic Peninsula and back. 
  • Turning Point - Located in Shoreline, they focus on the needs of youth. Current programs include Food4Kids weekend backpack program, afterschool tutoring, summer day camp and summer lunches, the Twin Ponds community garden, and participation in the Back to School project.
  • International Drop-In Center - IDIC is a 42-year non-profit human and social services organization that operates a senior center. Its mission is to provide safe and healthy advocacy, assistance programs and a caring venue for the elderly, first-generation immigrants and families in need. They will transport elderly people to community functions, social and cultural events, visits to adult homes, recreation centers, visits to food banks, and seasonal wellness and fitness programs. 
  • Therapeutic Health Services -  Six service locations, including one in Shoreline. Their mission is to rehabilitate individuals and heal families affected by alcohol dependence, drug dependence, and/or mental illness.

The vanpool program provides mobility for a diverse array of King County residents, supports the positive work of various local organizations, and relieves traffic congestion by reducing the need for single-occupancy vehicles. Interested organizations in Council District 1 can contact Rod Dembowski for more information on applying for a vehicle.



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Radost Folk Ensemble performance at Shoreline Center Apr 30


Radost, a colorful, high-energy troupe, celebrates 40 Years of bringing Eastern European dance, music and song to the Pacific Northwest with a performance on Saturday, April 30 at 7pm at the Shoreline Conference Center Auditorium.

The Radost repertoire includes the traditions of Croatia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Bosnia, Ukraine, and Russia, with the splendor of authentic costumes, and live music on traditional instruments. Radost brings vitality and joy to every concert, school assembly and festival performance.
Radost dancers

Tickets available NOW from Brown Paper Tickets. Party and Reception following the concert.

Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. North end of Shoreline Center.



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Photos: Pink dogwood

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Pink dogwood
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The flowering ornamentals all seem to be in full bloom right now, more noticeable as it is not raining and the blossoms are not being pounded off the trees.



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Camps for Curious Minds


Pacific Science Center will offer Camps for Curious Minds at nine locations this summer, including the beautiful campus of Shoreline Community College, from July 25 – August 12th.

For more information about Summer Camps, call 206-443-2925 or check out the guide.

The SCC Camps are for elementary and middle school age students. Early bird pricing ends April 30th.

There are volunteer opportunities for college and high school students.

The college is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for approximately two weeks starting April 29

See large map here
Southbound commuters and drivers should start planning now for a two week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct on April 29. 

Starting Friday, April 29, the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the viaduct between South Spokane Street and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel (map).

This closure is expected to start prior to the morning commute and last approximately two weeks as the SR 99 tunneling machine Bertha digs underneath the roadway near Yesler Way.

Roughly 90,000 vehicles use the viaduct each day. Because the structure is one of three major north/ south highways in the greater Seattle area, WSDOT expects this closure to have a significant effect on the region’s commute.

“When we closed the viaduct for nine days in 2011, we saw significant congestion on Seattle city streets and nearby highways,” said David Sowers, deputy administrator of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program. 
“We’ll do everything we can to ease congestion, but unfortunately there’s no way to close a major highway without disrupting traffic.”


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Justice and Soul Foundation fundraising event exceeds goal

On the catwalk
Photo by Emily M. Wilson
The Justice and Soul Foundation hosted their third annual fundraising event, “Fashion SOULstice,” on March 19 to raise money to continue and expand operations at its cosmetology school in Cambodia and domestically.

The event, held at the Lynnwood Convention Center, drew a packed house of 650 attendees and raised just over $100,000.

The highlight of the evening was a fashion show with models styled by 15 local salons and schools.

Participating salons and schools showcased fashion and beauty, capturing the theme of hope and restoration. The partnering salons and school included:

·         James Alan Salon and Spa
·         Lisa Power Salon
·         The Cove Salon
·         Swanq Style Studio
·         Summit Salon Academy Tacoma
·         Vasuda Salon
·         TVS  (a collection of stylists from 7 Salon)
·         Coupe Rokei Salon
·         Charbon Salon
·         Tousled
·         Robert Leonard Salon and Day Spa
·         Elle Marie Hair Studio
·         Daniel Ross Salon and Skin Care
·         The Collage Salon
·         Obadiah Salon

SOULstice model
Photo by Emily M. Wilson
The evening also featured a silent auction. Money raised will be used to continue the teaching of cosmetology skills to young survivors of sex trafficking in the Foundation’s new vocational training program at the Kate Korpi Salon in Cambodia, which opened in July 2014.

The Justice and Soul Foundation will also use proceeds to expand its work domestically, with an initial focus on fighting sex trafficking in the Puget Sound area.

“We are thrilled to have built on the success of the last two events, having exceeded our fundraising goal again. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our partners, models, amazing stylists and those who donated. 
"We will continue to build on existing efforts in Cambodia, and are expanding our focus to the Puget Sound area, which is where we started, developing vocational support for our own local survivors,” explained Justice and Soul Foundation Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax.
Models
Photo by Emily M. Wilson
What started as an idea discussed over a cup of coffee five years ago blossomed into a full day of salon “practice” appointments for the soft opening of the Kate Korpi Salon in July 2014. Since then, the Kate Korpi Salon has become Cambodia’s premier hair salon, where students learn cosmetology and professional workplace skills from expert trainers and volunteers from around the globe.

Models
Photo by Emily M. Wilson

The teaching salon was established to provide its students with the fundamentals of cosmetology (hair, skin, nails, and makeup). Students attending the school include survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk for sexual exploitation. The students do not pay tuition, but are instead awarded scholarships. The program also includes a compensation plan for the students so that they can begin experiencing sustainable financial independence while learning this valuable trade.




The Justice and Soul Foundation works closely with local non-profits to ensure students have access to qualified therapists to address the trauma they have experienced. The Foundation also provides problem-solving and life skills necessary for independent living and reintegration.

The Justice and Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women, men, and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors.

Through the founders’ shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and after several years of research, planning and interviews, they are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable solution for the restoration of young survivors.



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