From San Francisco to New York City - Cory Henderson completes his run

Monday, September 19, 2016

 Cory in New York City - Brooklyn Bridge

My name is Cory Henderson. I live in Shoreline and this summer I ran from San Francisco to New York City in a relay fundraiser with 22 other college-aged individuals.

The trip is with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults with the mission to spread hope and support to all young adults affected by cancer.

I personally ran this summer because I lost my father to cancer in 2014. I officially became a part of this fundraiser in December of 2015 and trained for the next five months before the run started.

Cory in New York

It’s been about a month since I got back from my run across the country. I’m finding it truly difficult to sum up my experience into a short article. I was honestly nervous about starting this journey with 22 strangers. The 4k threw us all together and showed us how we may all come from vastly different backgrounds and places from every corner of the United States, but we all have similarities that make us connected in more ways than we know.

I learned something about myself from each of my teammates that I will carry with me forever.

One thing that I learned and experienced throughout the trip is the idea of taking risks and asking myself, "Why not me?”

I did this when applying for the run and I’m so thankful I did because we as a team grew together in so many ways. We’ll share memories forever. Memories like: skydiving over Idaho, hiking to Burney Falls in California, inner tubing in Michigan, swimming in Lake Michigan, running a marathon through New York City, getting lost together in the middle  of nowhere, bringing smiles to cancer patients' faces, singing constantly, laughing, crying, crying from laughter.

I am so happy I could do this run in honor of my father. There were many times when I saw and personally felt signs that he was with me cheering me on every mile.

Niagra Falls
 
Sure, there were moments where I was worried whether I would finish or not. But I found inspiration in some great and unexpected places.

One example was after a long day in Iowa. We quickly stopped at a coffee shop in a very small rural town. The only people in this shop was an elderly woman sitting alone and the store owner. As we sat down at a table, the woman randomly asked us if we were running across the country. I said yes and began talking with her. None of us told her beforehand about our trip but she recognized our logo and told us her grandson’s friend was in another one of the 4k for Cancer runs this year. The woman’s name was Pat. She is a breast cancer survivor. Her husband, Ernie, past away from cancer years ago. I sat with Pat for 20 minutes and heard her story and shared my own story.

Cory in San Francisco with "DAD"
written on the back of his leg
to remind him of why he was running.
 
Moments like sitting with Pat made the run an experience that I will remember forever. It’s like what my father said within the weeks of his passing. It was about making moments on the 4k. Moments like sitting with Pat. Or witnessing a person leave the James Cancer Research Center and ringing a bell near the door signifying that they have finished their cancer treatment and are cancer free. These moments will be with me in whatever I do.

I can fall back on them and remind myself what living life is all about. It’s about love, compassion, kindness, and making every moment you have count.

Thank you to all who have supported me with your thoughts and encouragement! I wouldn’t have finished without your support. Thank you also to anyone who donated to my run. I wouldn’t have been able to do the run without your support.

I have raised over $13,000 and i’m so appreciative of all who have donated to support my 4k run and the Ulman Cancer Fun for Young Adults.

I dedicated my run to about 60 people affected by cancer this summer. Each of their names were written on the back of my leg at some point during the run.

Cory Henderson
I’m so happy I was able to dedicate my run to these people. The sad truth about cancer is that 7.6 million people die around the world each year from cancer. There are lots of ways we can all help.

I will continue to support the cancer community in honor of my father. He will be with me always and if I can help someone’s experience with cancer be just a little bit better, then it will be a moment I will cherish forever.

~~~~~
Cory is a graduate of Shorecrest High School and Shoreline Community College, and is currently studying Film Production at Central Washington University.

You can still donate to Cory's fund at his page here. Another $2000 will help him reach his original goal.



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Oktoberfest dance Saturday at Cedar Valley Grange



Saturday September 24 the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club will have an Oktoberfest dance from 7:00pm to 9:30 pm.

Folk Voice Band will play, and there will be request dancing to recorded music during band breaks. 

You don't need to bring a partner -- they do no-partner, couple, and set dances. The club does dances from all over the world.

There will be potluck snacks, and costumes are encouraged. This is a non-alcoholic event.

The donation is $7.00 for non members and $5.00 for members. Membership is $10.00 per year. 

There is plenty of parking space, and the venue has a great suspended bamboo dance floor. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. 

For more information, check the website or call 206-524-7360 or 360-387-9923.


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Shoreline City Council meetings Monday 9-19-2016

Shoreline City Council Meetings, City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133

Monday, September 19, 2016 – Special Meeting 5:45pm

  • Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results - The three areas that residents wanted the most emphasis over the next two years continue to be 1) flow of traffic and congestion; 2) quality of police service; and 3) quality of human services. 

Monday, September 19 , 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
  • Proclamation of the Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry
  • Adoption of Res. No. 395 – Prohibition of Non-Essential City Related Travel to the State of North Carolina
  • Discussion of the Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results
  • Discussion of Ord. No. 755 – Complete Streets Program
  • Discussion of Preliminary View of the 2017 Budget and 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program
  • Executive Session: Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Comment on Agenda items



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Photo: It's not fall if the flowers are blooming

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

And you can't tell me differently.

Lee Lageschulte sent some photos of trees with brown and yellow leaves. Since I'm not admitting that it's anything but late summer, you get to see the beautiful flower photos she sent at the same time.

Photographic proof that it's still summer.

--DKH




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Author events at Third Place Books - JA Jance on Wednesday

Third Place Books at Lake Forest Park Town Center introduces JA Jance's new Joanna Brady book on Wednesday, Amy Stewart on Tuesday, and Dana Simpson on Thursday. Upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Amy Stewart
Lady Cop Makes Trouble
(Houghton Mifflin)
Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm
The best-selling author of Girl Waits with Gun, and a Third Place favorite, returns with another adventure featuring the fascinating, feisty, and unforgettable Kopp sisters.

JA Jance
Downfall : A Brady Novel of Suspense
(William Morrow)
Wednesday, September 21 at 7pm
IN THE DEN
Arizona sheriff Joanna Brady returns in this outstanding new mystery set in the beautiful desert country of the Southwest.

Dana Simpson
Razzle Dazzle Unicorn (Andrews McMeel)
Thursday, September 22 at 7pm
Phoebe and her Unicorn are back with more sparkles than ever! In this fourth volume, join in the adventure as Phoebe and Marigold confront messy rooms, trouble at school, and a nasty case of Sparkle Fever.



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Food trucks week of Sept 19-25 - it all looks good

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Napkin Friends beef rib

Ridgecrest Public House Week Food Truck Schedule
Sept 19-25, 2016
5 - 9pm

The Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th sponsors food trucks outside their business every day of the week.

Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat. And you can take in a movie at the Crest movie theater after you eat.

Outdoor seating is available at nearby picnic tables.

Ridgecrest Public House Food Truck Schedule 5-9pm daily:

Mon 9.19: Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe - sands on soft pretzels

Tue 9.20: Don Luchos - Peruvian flavored sands

Wed 9.21: Napkin Friends - home of the latke press sand

Thu 9.22: The Peach and The Pig - pork, chicken, mushroom sands, cooked veggies

Fri 9.23: Streetzeria - a dozen different pizzas

Sat 9.24: Chezbogz - homecooked Filipino food from a family owned and operated business

Sun 9.25: Nimmerdogs - fully loaded hot dogs

Stop inside and get a bouquet of dahlias in return for a donation to the Senior Center.



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PTSA sponsors screening of Most Likely to Succeed about reimagining education



Shorewood PTSA invites parents, educators, community members, and students over 12 years old to a community screening of the acclaimed documentary Most Likely to Succeed about reimagining education.

The screening will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline 98155.

Admission will be $5 either in advance via Brown Paper Tickets or at the door. All middle and high school students will be FREE at the door, no ticket purchase required.

Childcare is available by reservation on Brown Paper Tickets.

The 90-minute film will be followed by a 45-minute panel discussion.

We are honored to have a representative from the Shoreline School District and an innovative Shoreline teacher participate on the panel.

The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of — if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance and Tribeca.

Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school. In the past year, more than 1,500 communities have booked a screening of Most Likely to Succeed.

The purpose of this event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level.

Visit the website for a trailer and more information about the film. See event information on Facebook: Community Film Screening.

For additional information, contact Leslie Ray or Mary Hart

Updated 9-19-2016 Shorecrest is not participating

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Still buried in bouquets - dahlias by donation at the Ridgecrest Pub

There are bouquets on every surface at the Ridgecrest Pub
You can take one in return for a donation to the Senior Center
Photo by John Hibbs

Dahlias have a long blooming season and will go for another four to six weeks.

That's four to six weeks that the Ridgecrest Public House will be buried in bouquets, as they help Shoreline resident John Hibbs share his flowers to raise money for the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Staff have managed to reach around the vases!
Photo by John Hibbs
John donates the flowers, and asks for a donation to the Senior Center in return for a bouquet. The Ridgecrest Pub matches the donation and all the money goes to the Senior Center.

John is even taking orders for custom bouquets.

In the meantime, every surface in the Pub has a bouquet of John's lush and colorful blooms.

Drop in any time the Pub is open and pick up flowers for your home, or office, or as a gift.

The Ridgecrest Public House is located at 520 NE 165th St, Shoreline 98155 in the Ridgecrest business district, open 4pm – 12am seven days a week.



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Kohl-Welles: Liquor and Cannabis Board responds to call for testing of legal marijuana for pesticides

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles released this statement after the announcement September 15 from the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) on the testing of pesticides in legal marijuana: 

“I applaud the good work of the Liquor and Cannabis Board responding to my calls for the testing of pesticides in legal marijuana sold at licensed I-502 stores in our state. As I stated in my guest column in the Seattle Times on March 27th and as part of a June 16th King County Board of Health presentation, I have concerns about the presence of pesticides in legal marijuana and the need to protect public health and safety. 
“Because of my concerns, I introduced legislation at the County that would require testing of marijuana products for prohibited pesticides. 
“The LCB’s plan to work with the Washington State Department of Agriculture to randomly test products and to test samples after consumer complaints appears to help this new industry begin to provide safer cannabis products. However, I believe testing could be conducted more readily by independent labs that already have the capacity and experience. 
“I plan to continue my efforts in working with producer/processors, retailers, and labs to determine if the County should have a role in ensuring product safety. I will work with these groups and the state to ensure that marijuana consumers in King County can have confidence in safe and tested products.”


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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board regular meeting Thursday

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00pm at City Hall Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights - full agenda

  • PROS Plan discussion of September 20th Public Meeting
  • PROS Plan Aquatics/Community Center Building Program Review

Staff documents for meeting

Comment on Agenda Items

Past meeting information including audio recordings available here



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Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission meeting Tuesday

Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission 4th Public Meeting is on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 3rd Place Commons on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Ways.

All are invited to attend, bring cookies (optional), and ideas.

An Informal Cookie Social will start at 6:30pm and the meeting will run from 7-9pm. The after meeting will be at Lake Forest Bar and Grill. (9:10-10pm).

Included on the agenda will be items addressing the unfinished Work Plans of four retired City Commissions.

At the Tuesday meeting, they will plan a Town Hall meeting for the end of October.

They will continue to create Sub-Groups (Spokes), to address issues of community concern, develop additional community networking opportunities, and continue resource sharing.

The current meeting schedule is 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-9:00pm with 4th Tuesdays being theTown Hall Tuesday.

The Citizens' Commission is a private group not affiliated with the City of Lake Forest Park.



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Mayor Proclaims Constitution Week in Shoreline

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Mayor Chris Roberts has proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2016 as Constitution Week in the City of Shoreline. 

Constitution Week is a time for all citizens to recognize and honor the Constitution of the United States and to reflect on the obligations we have as citizens to ensure the principles contained in it endure.

September 17, 2016 marked the 229th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Since that time, the Constitution has become a symbol to people around the world of how to create a government that best represents the will of its citizens while also protecting equal rights for all.

On Friday, September 16, Mayor Roberts visited Shorewood High School to present the proclamation to students. He encouraged them to learn about the Constitution and the importance of active citizenship.

Mayor Roberts encourages everyone to take a moment to read the Constitution during Constitution Week.

For more information about the Constitution, visit the National Constitution Center.

Read President Obama’s Presidential Proclamation of Constitution Week.



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Outdoor adventures with the Boy Scouts

Photos from Troop 325 adventures

Boy Scouts is for young men age 11 to 18 years who want to experience outdoor adventures ~ camping, cycling, backpacking, mountaineering, canoeing, and more!

Make lifelong friends while earning merit badges, rank advancement and learning outdoor skills.

Leadership opportunities are encouraged.

In the last few summers, these scouts attended high adventure camps in Oregon and Washington, cycled 125+ miles in the San Juans and on Iron Horse Trail, backpacked in the Cascades and canoed 70+ miles in the Canadian wilderness!

The scouts are planning for more fun activities this year and welcome new boys and parents to join the troop.
Check out the fun activities with Troop 325!
They meet Monday nights at 7:15pm at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach (on 8th Avenue NW, Shoreline) throughout the year or on a planned weekend outing.

For information, call or email Andy Simonsen, Assistant Scoutmaster 425-640-8066.

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Photo: Extreme mole removal

Exterminator
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Moles got you down? .... Gas'm with your car!

Text and photos Marc Weinberg

We've all had trouble with moles in our yards. Personally I've tried fireworks, smoke bombs and forced the nasty stuff through their tunnels with the reverse end of a vacuum.

I've used a formula of Tabasco and liquid detergent. I've tried above ground and internal traps and nothing much work. I've seen a truck sign by someone called 'The Mole Man'.

Well today during a walk in a Shoreline neighborhood I saw a very clever set up that sent carbon monoxide (CO) into their pathway.

I could not resist taking this photo. I do plan to check back with the owner / operator of this 'extermination' process and see how successful it was.



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Shorewood tennis loses to Jackson in hard fought battle

Shorewood lost, by a score of 1-6, their first match of the season to a powerful Jackson High School team on Friday September 16th.

All matches were very close with number 1 singles Gunnar Thorstenson losing in three hard fought sets. Freshman Steven Lin was the lone winner at number four singles winning 6-3, 6-0 and remained unbeaten.

On Saturday the Thunderbirds traveled to Sedro Wooley in a non conference match and won 5-0.

Gunnar Throstenson played a strong match at number 1 singles to lead the T-Bird sweep.

Shorewood's record is 6-1 overall and 2-0 in WesCo South. They host Bothell at 3:30pm on Monday September 19th and travel to Shorecrest on Tuesday September 20th.

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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Join the League of Women Voters

Are you interested in joining a group of people who look at the various sides of an issue before they take a position?

Join the non-partisan League of Women Voters.

The North King County unit of the League of Women Voters meets this Monday evening at 7pm at Third Place Commons, Stadler meeting room, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Join us for a discussion of the ballot initiatives. Visitors are welcome.

Meetings are held on the Third Monday of the month, with the next one on September 19 from 7 - 8:30pm.

“Unit” is the League’s term for a neighborhood discussion group, where members study issues, try to reach consensus, and ultimately guide the board in its work toward developing positions. Units meet once a month to discuss the study topic provided in that month’s Voter newsletter and are open to the public.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 9-12-16 - beware the Skelator prostitute

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter week ending 9-12-2016

Overdoses, threatened suicides, alcohol intoxication, domestic violence assaults, prostitution.
Car prowls.

And for the rest of the week:

9-5  Man calls 911 to say that a Skelator prostitute stole $1200 and his iPhone5. Police arrested him on $2000 outstanding DUI warrant.
9-5  Pistol found in intersection of N 200th and Aurora.
9-6  Burglars steal copper and other supplies from home being remodeled on N 190th.
9-7  Burglars pushed in air conditioning unit to enter home on 20th NW.
9-7  Three Shorecrest students high on Xanax.
9-7  Guy in parking lot at 145th and Aurora using heroin and exposing himself.
9-7  Police called to assist with CPS child removal NW 185th.
9-8  Person hands over $10,000 in hundred dollar bills to scammer at a meet at Costco, supposedly involving an uncle's estate.
9-9  Person gets into a dispute with Taco Bell staff, who call police. Person is Trespassed and complains about the officer.
9-9  Burglar at 162xx 5th steals television.
9-11 Homeowner out of town for 10 months. Burglars went in through doggie door, used drugs inside and stole things. 12xx N 171st.
9-11 Rifle stolen during burglary at 178xx 24th NE.


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Wonderland ribbon cutting at new location in Richmond Beach

Wonderland staff pose for a family photo
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wonderland Developmental Center celebrated its grand opening in its new location on Richmond Beach Way on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 2402 NW 195th St.

Wonderland helps children meet healthy developmental milestones through evaluations, Early Intervention, and supplemental support programs. They have contracts to provide services to four local school districts, with most of their children coming from Shoreline Schools families.

Shoreline Councilmember Keith McGlashan and Wonderland board member
Barbara Murray do the honors at the grand opening ceremony.
Murray is one of the founders of Wonderland.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

They are a nonprofit that provides therapeutic services to a monthly average of 200 families and their children with developmental disabilities and delays reflecting a variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, Fragile X, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Christina Barzare, a Wonderland board member,
stands beside a poster which features her daughter.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

They were previously located at the North City elementary building, but had to find a new location when rising enrollment compelled the school district to reopen two closed school buildings, including North City.

The building was painted, the gardens were weeded,
a new bathroom was put in and other improvements
were completed before the Grand Opening.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wonderland was fortunate to have the financial means to be able to purchase a building, the original Richmond Beach Library.

Most of their services are performed in the community, at homes, schools, and locations dictated by the needs of the child. The new building will house administrative staff and offices for therapists to do their administrative work.



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Watch the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates at Shoreline Library

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Monday, September 26, 2016, 6-7:30pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

Are you planning to watch the presidential and vice presidential debates?

Come to the Shoreline Library to join the political process and watch the debates with your community.

The debates will be projected onto a screen in the library's spacious meeting room.

  • First presidential debate hosted by Wright State University, Monday, September 26, 6-7:30p.
  • Vice presidential debate hosted by Longwood University, Tuesday, October 4, 6-7:30p.
  • Second presidential debate hosted by Washington University in St. Louis, Sunday, October 9, 6-7:30p.
  • Third presidential debate hosted by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday, October 19, 6-7:30p.



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King County Republicans holding a ticketed event for Presidential debate

Republicans will host a ticketed event for viewings of the Presidential debate, followed by a focus-group style discussion led by Talk Radio 570 KVI hosts, John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur, followed by a telecast of the Washington state gubernatorial debate.

Join them at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue auditorium for a theater like experience for showings of both debates live.

Seating is limited so be sure to purchase your tickets today. Refreshments will be served and beverages made available at a no-host bar.
  
When? Monday, September 26th @ 5:00pm
Where? Hyatt Regency Bellevue Auditorium: 
900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004

Click here to register for your tickets today! Don't miss the opportunity to view the highly anticipated debate with the King County Republican Party. General admission tickets are just $50. Limited VIP tickets are available for $100 which includes reserved seating, two complimentary beverages, a raffle ticket for the chance to win exciting prizes and a Republican swag bag to take home.

--King County Republicans



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Watch the Presidential debate Sept 26 with the 32nd District Democrats

Watch the first presidential debate on Monday, September 26, with like-minded political allies.

32nd District Democrats will gather at 6pm at Tacos Guaymas, 3805 196th St SW in Lynnwood 98036 (map)

The debate will be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on major topics to be selected by the moderator and announced at least one week before the debate.

The moderator will open each segment with a question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. Candidates will then have an opportunity to respond to each other. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a deeper discussion of the topic.

Each debate will be broadcast live on C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as cable news channels including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.

The 46th District Democrats are not planning a Watch Party but are focusing on other events, preparing to canvass for the general election, and producing their Voter Guide.



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Evening Pajamarama Family Story Times

Evening Pajamarama Family Story Times at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, 98155.

Ages 3 to 6, families welcome.

Get the week off to a great start: bring your little ones to the library and let Miss Laurie read them their bedtime stories!

Enjoy rhymes, songs and surprises especially for preschoolers and their families. Each week we will end story time with a simple craft or other fun activity. Jammies and stuffies welcome!

Monday, September 19, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Monday, September 26, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Monday, October 3, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Monday, October 10, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Monday, October 17, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Monday, October 24, 2016 6:45pm - 7:30pm



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Cats: Best Friends are looking for a lap with room for two

Ty Hootie and Mr. Cocoa lost their home in January

Looking for a pair of cats that love each other so much they snuggle and sleep with each other? Want a lap cat? Look no further - best friends Ty Hootie and Mr. Cocoa are the cats for you!

These affectionate and attractive boys came to Purrfect Pals when their human companion moved out of the country. They have been waiting for a new, forever home since January.

Ty Hootie is a handsome 13 year-old buff tabby boy with green eyes who wants to curl up on your lap and also likes to bonk heads forehead to forehead with you.

Mr. Cocoa is a good-natured, friendly, chocolate black five year-old with pretty green eyes. He can be shy at first but don't let that fool you. Once he gets to know you, he will be your best friend. He likes window sills, warm sunny spots and once he's comfy with you, will sleep in your bed.

When Cocoa wants to snuggle with Ty he'll walk up to Ty and plop down on top of him as if he were a body pillow! Cocoa absolutely adores his big brother Ty.

These sweet boys are terrific cats who deserve a loving family and a second chance at a true forever home. They're really not asking for much in life... a sunny place to snooze together; a window or two for looking out onto the world; toys to play with from time to time; and plenty of human companionship and lap time.

We think they would be best in a home that is relatively quiet, without young children, other cats or dogs. Come meet these guys at Denny's Pet World in Kirkland and be prepared to fall head over heels with the sweetest pair of cats anyone could ever want!

--Purrfect Pals



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Dress like a flapper - vintage elegance for Halloween

If you always wanted to dress up like a flapper but didn't have the right stuff, Pat Erickson has you covered.

Pat, who turned her love of vintage clothing into a successful annual fashion show fundraiser for her charity Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure, has decided that her collection needs thinning.

She is selling part of her adult and children's outfits, with proceeds going to Pinky's Passion.

Pat says, "Maybe you've been invited to a 70s or 80s theme party and haven't got a thing to wear - have I got a dress for you!"

Drop her a line through the Facebook page, or give her a call at 206-533-9179, to let her know what you're looking for, and she'll tell you what she has that might interest you.







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Party Like It's 1975: A Campus and Community Celebration at Shoreline Community College

Building on the success of last year’s 50th-anniversary event (Party Like It’s 1965), it's time to celebrate another decade of Shoreline’s legacy.

Party like it’s 1975!

Party Like It's 1975: A Campus and Community Celebration Friday, September 23 from 6-9pm in the PUB Main Dining Room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N (campus maps)

Join us in welcoming in a new fall quarter with music, munchies, and memories from the year 1975. This free event is family friendly and open to all. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Entertainment will be provided by the fun and funky Disco Ballz.



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Review: Wait Until Dark at Driftwood will keep you on the edge of your seat

Susy being threatened
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


Wait Until Dark
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Ian Stewart

Edmonds Driftwood Players
September 16 – October 2, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

Attention “thrill seekers.” It is time to find your way to the Edmonds Driftwood Players' performance of Wait Until Dark. Suspenseful is the word for this play. Film buffs may recall an Audrey Hepburn movie version of Wait Until Dark.

Perhaps the audience should be issued “night vision goggles,” as some of the time, it is kept in the dark. Most of the gruesome violence is left to the imagination in this opener of the 58th Season.

Do note that strobe lights are used at times, which can be bothersome to those with certain conditions.

Author Frederick Knott, who also wrote Dial M For Murder, wrote this story of a woman under siege by gangsters, who are searching for a drug stuffed doll. 
Susy Hendrix is a New York housewife who has recently become blind, something she later uses to her advantage as she maneuvers to save her own life. 
Though blind, Susan’s other senses are compensating, and she comes to understand her fragile condition and dangerous circumstance. Eventually, Susan finds her inner strength as a resourceful and intuitive woman.

Zoe Papadakis as Gloria
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


The cast gives an amazing performance throughout this fast paced and intricately challenging script. Caroline Rensel is excellent as Susy, capturing the fear and tenacity of her stressful situation. Zoe Papadakis charms the audience as Gloria, the initially difficult and unreliable neighbor girl, who helps Susy well when it actually counts.

Come to see, or perhaps hear how Susy deals with the ruthless, manipulative murderer, Roat. There is plenty of action to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Tickets are available online. General Tickets: $25
Senior/Junior/Military Discounted Tickets: $22



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Photo: Harvest moon

Harvest Moon
Photo by Jerry Pickard

This Friday's full Moon is the Harvest Moon, as photographed by Jerry Pickard in Lake Forest Park.

Space Weather says, "The Harvest Moon is supposed to be a uniformly bright orb. This year it wasn't. The Harvest Moon of Sept. 16, 2016, passed through the outskirts of Earth's shadow, dimming one side of the lunar disk, a 'penumbral lunar eclipse'."

Visit Space Weather for visibility maps and more information.



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Next to Last Recyclefest Saturday


RecycleFest Saturday, 9-17-16, 9am to 3pm, Sears Rear Parking Lot, 15711 Aurora Ave N, 98133

With an expanding variety of local recycling options, and in anticipation of Recology CleanScapes’ customer service storefront that will accept some difficult-to-recycle items, the City of Shoreline will hold only two more RecycleFests—one in fall 2016, and the last event in spring 2017.

Shoreline’s RecycleFest offers residents the opportunity to recycle items, which would otherwise be difficult to recycle. Foam blocks and a variety of construction materials will be accepted, as well as bicycles in any condition, which will be donated to Bike Works.

RecycleFest is free for all Shoreline residents.

Event flyers providing a detailed list of accepted items were mailed to all residents. Bring the event flyer or your driver’s license with a Shoreline address as proof of residence.

Note that only pick-up trucks or smaller vehicles will be allowed to enter.

Trailers needed to be preapproved.

Detailed information here.

Accepted items:
• Concrete, asphalt, and rock (No gravel, painted bricks, fencing or metal posts)
• Plastics (Plastic plant pots, buckets, PVC pipe (white only), and household items such as plastic furniture and laundry baskets)
• Roofing shingles (Asphalt and wood shingles in old and new condition)
• Sheetrock and Porcelain (Only dry sheetrock and porcelain toilets and sinks. Remove all non-porcelain hardware.)
• Carpet and padding (Dry items and no rubber padding)
• Scrap metal (Ovens, stoves, hot water heaters, washers, dryers, dish washers, coated wire, etc. Lawn mowers and barbeques, drain or remove all fuels.)
• Scrap lumber (Stained wood OK. No treated wood, painted wood, or particle board)
• Cardboard (Clean and dry)
• Bicycles (All types, conditions, and parts)
• Foam blocks and packing peanuts (Clean and dry)
Restrictions

Do not bring:
• Hazardous materials (Paint, chemicals, etc.)
• Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units
• Electronics including televisions, computers, and monitors
• Yard debris, stumps, and branches
• Plate glass (Window glass with or without frames)
• Tile and linoleum
• Mattresses and furniture
• Microwaves
• Mirrors
• Hot tubs
• Tires
• Doors, cabinets, and wall paneling
• Items with bees, hornets, or wasps 



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Shorecrest tennis vs Stanwood - another clean sweep

Tae Min Hong and Faiz Khan pre-game
Photo by Robert Mann
Shorecrest Varsity Boys Tennis WesCo 2A/3A
9-16-16 at Kellogg MS courts
Shorecrest 7 - Stanwood 0
Shorecrest overall record 7-0

Shorecrest won all the matches against Stanwood on Friday, both singles and doubles, continuing their unbeaten record.

Singles

1  Faiz Khan SC vs Steve Sanders 6-4. 7-5
2  Cole Batra SC vs Nathaniel Haskin 6-0, 6-2
3  Jacob Goldstein-Street SC vs Peyton Hendrick 6-0, 6-2
4  Steven Zhu SC vs Zach Hatzenbeler 6-0, 6-1

Doubles

1  Reed Tangeman / Kasey Shibayama SC vs Victor Nguyen / Carson Midthun 6-0, 6-0
2  Chris King / David Kim SC vs Spencer Andelin / Trey Austin 6-3, 6-2
3  Tae Min Hong / Winston Park SC vs Trevor Simpson / Adam Lott 6-1, 6-1

--Coach Robert Mann



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Sign up for Shorecrest and Shorewood feeder basketball teams

Friday, September 16, 2016

Basketball summer camp
Tryouts for Shorecrest and Shorewood High School boy’s and girl’s feeder basketball teams start the week of September 26.

All Shoreline-area 5th-8th grade boys and girls bound for either Shorecrest or Shorewood High Schools are eligible for tryouts.

Boy’s tryouts begin on Tuesday, September 27 at Shorecrest. Girl’s tryouts start the week of October 3rd.

Shorewood boy's feeder tryouts are tentatively scheduled the week of October 2nd. Information on the Shorewood boy's feeder program here.

While feeder organizations are nonprofits, there will be a team fee to cover gym space, league entry, and any coach costs. Scholarships are available.

A feeder team is a team made up of boys or girls who are in elementary or middle schools that "feed" to a particular high school (like Brookside Elementary to Shorecrest). The goals are to build fundamentally sound players and great teammates prepared for the high school system.

The feeder program goal is to have at least one boy’s and girl’s team for each grade. Kids from other area high schools that either don’t have or don’t make their feeder team are eligible to play with Shorewood and Shorecrest feeder teams. But they will be prioritized after local kids.

For eligible boys and girls looking for training to prepare for tryouts, they can register for feeder training sessions, which take place every Tuesday and Thursday night through November 13 in the Shorecrest High School gym, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Updated 9-18-2016 with information about Shorewood boys tryouts.

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Photos: Shorewood volleyball vs Arlington 9-15-16

Shorewood team

Shorewood volleyball vs Arlington
Shorewood gym 9-15-16
Shorewood 1 - Arlington 3

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Above, the T-birds are ready to be introduced to the fans at the Shorewood Gym Thursday evening. Shorewood played the Arlington Eagles who went on to win the match three sets out of four.


Shorewood's Olivia Watson, #24, fires a return shot into Arlington's side.


Shorewood's Amber Langlois bumps the ball for a team mate return shot.


Arlington's Morgan VanLaar fires a shot past the guard of Taryn Shelly and #23 Madison Galiardi.


      

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Create a one of a kind Journal at Wednesday’s Create & Make Workshop

Cardboard Journal
Artist Amy Duncan
Using the common materials of corrugated cardboard and kraft paper mailing tape, you’ll create a one of a kind journal in a special Create and Make Workshop taught by artist and blogger Amy Duncan.

Peeling apart the layers of the cardboard or carving out an inset design will lend a textured effect to the personal story you tell within its pages.

Collage designs crafted from magazine ads and junk mail will inspire you to see the potential in any sort of leftover paper scrap and set you loose on a whirlwind recycled tizzy!

The finishing touch will be a quick lesson in newspaper blackout prose and found poetry that will give your journal a unique voice all its own.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 21 and is held from 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Horizon Room of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA.

Tickets are $35 and available at BrownPaperTickets.com.

No previous experience necessary. We supply the materials, you supply the imaginative spirit!

Questions - Email Janessa Post or call the Arts Council’s office at 206-417-4645.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News


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Assistive Technology 101: Which technology helps our students succeed in school and college


Eastside CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) meets on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 7-9pm

The topic is Assistive Technology 101: Which technology helps our students succeed in school and college. Maria Kelley, OTR/L, UW Assistive Technology Specialist, presents which technology works for students with different needs. Students who use assistive technology(AT) or should use technology are invited to attend this meeting.

CHADD Members - Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

Evergreen Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center), Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th St, Kirkland 98034, Room TAN 101 (downstairs)

Eastside CHADD normally meets the third Tuesday of the month, September - June (except December) and provides support and information for families and individuals living with ADHD.



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Purrfect Pals is running low on cat food

Purrfect Pals is the cat shelter in Arlington that sponsors the Average Joe Cat Show and adoption events in Shoreline. They report that they are very low on cat food and ask for public help.

We are down to our last two bags of dry adult Pro Plan, the food we go through the fastest at our sanctuary and in our adoption centers. 
With hundreds of hungry cats to feed, we use several bags every day and really can't afford to run out. 
Every dollar we can save on food will allow us to provide medical care for more cats and kittens with special needs.

You can help them restock the pantry by ordering a bag through their Amazon Wish List, or sharing this link with your cat-loving friends and family - or you can just donate through their website.

Purrfect Pals was founded as a no-kill cat shelter at a time when all other shelters were killing their extra and hard to place cats.



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LFP Rotary invites commumity to join Fourth Annual End Polio Fundraiser


THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE FOREST PARK

INVITES YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO JOIN US IN JOY

FOR OUR FOURTH ANNUAL END POLIO FUNDRAISER DINNER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

5 PM TO 10 PM

In Partnership With
LAKE FOREST BAR AND GRILL
17535 Ballinger Way NE,  Lake Forest Park, WA

20% of all food and drink proceeds will be donated to the End Polio Worldwide Initiative

Tax deductible contributions may also be made online or at the dinner
Your contribution will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation



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Applications now available for Holiday Crafts Fairs at LFP Farmers Market

Crafts market at Lake Forest Park
Photo courtesy Third Place Commons

Applications are now being accepted for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market’s 2016 Holiday Crafts Fairs. Local and Washington-based artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to apply.

This holiday season, shoppers will be treated to two indoor holiday crafts fairs where they can find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their holiday lists.

The first will take place on Sunday, November 20, right before Thanksgiving and the crush of Black Friday. The second holiday crafts fair will take place on Sunday, December 18, just in time for that last minute Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year shopping.

Each market will take place from 10am to 3pm and will correspond with a simultaneous farmers market. Crafts markets will take place in the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center while the farmers markets will take place outside (weather permitting) in the usual location in front of the Professional Building. (In case of inclement weather, farmers markets will move inside to Third Place Commons on the upper level of Town Center.)

An additional farmers market (with no crafts fair) will also take place on Sunday, November 6.

The application deadline for all interested artists and crafters is Wednesday, October 5. All applications must be complete and received by October 5 to be considered for these juried events.

Artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to submit applications for consideration. Applicants are asked to submit a completed and signed application form, three labeled photos to represent current work, and a photocopy of current Washington State Business License.

A table / stall fee must also be submitted with the application, but will be returned to applicants not selected to participate in crafts markets. Visit the Third Place Commons website and review the Holiday Crafts Markets Application carefully for full details.

All items presented at the Holiday Crafts Fairs must be handmade in Washington by the individuals selling at the market. They seek a wide variety of media to represent a broad spectrum of creative endeavors and look forward to seeing your submissions!

Holiday Crafts Fairs and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market are presented each year by Third Place Commons, a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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Jobs: Campus Security Officer

Shoreline Community College has an opening for a Campus Security Officer

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing College/state rules, regulations, laws, and policies. Emergency procedures and security requirements performed by the officer provides students, staff, faculty, and visitors with safe access to campus, as well as assistance in medical emergencies and various services.

Complete description and application information here




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