Haunted Nightmare at the Nile

Friday, September 23, 2016


The purveyors of panic at Haunted Nightmare return to the Nile Golf Course this Halloween season with a nightmarish haunted house experience you'll be dying to wake up from. The 11-night event exists as a partnership with the Nile Shriners who look to Haunted Nightmare's many skilled volunteer makeup artists, set designers and actors to drive their largest annual fundraiser - Haunted Nightmare at the Nile.

Think you have what it takes to make it through the haunted attraction in one piece? Those lucky enough to do so will enjoy sharing their tales of survival in the Food and Fear Garden. Exclusive Haunted Nightmare merchandise and photo-ops will be available as well as sweets, beverages, food trucks and vendors with plenty of Halloween and cosplay items. Simply dying to catch your breath over a beer? For those 21 and over, you'll be covered there as well.

TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $18 at the door or $15 online. In a hurry? R.I.P. Fast Pass tickets will be available at the door for $25. R.I.P. tickets are unavailable online so as to allow guests to view the line first. Simply buy a General Admission ticket online, then consider upgrading at the box office. Additional group discounts are also available and must be purchased online (see website for details).

WHERE: This popular haunted attraction takes place on the picnic grounds at the Nile Shrine Golf Club. It is conveniently located adjacent to the west side of I-5 at Exit 177 in Mountlake Terrace, entrance on 244 SW / NE 205th / SR 104.

WHEN: The season's first victims arrive October 7th with the body count increasing October 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 30 (closed Halloween). Witching hours are 7 pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturdays and until 10 pm on ghoul nights. On busier nights, darkness will fall upon the box office a half hour prior to closing.



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Kiwanis dinner meeting

Visitors are welcome to attend a dinner meeting of the North Central Seattle Kiwanis club, a club that represents all of north Seattle in serving the needs of kids.

The club provides an annual free summer camp, Camp Casey on Whidbey Island, for up to 90 kids with physical disabilities.

They also help with Project Cool in providing backpacks loaded with school supplies to homeless kids and have other service projects as well.

Thursday September 29, 6:30-8pm. Dinner at 6:30pm
Program begins at 7pm
PROVAIL - 12550 Aurora Ave N. Seattle WA 98133
Ample free parking behind the PROVAIL building.

RSVP to Barb Williams to help with meal planning. Dinner will be provided for $12.00 but first time visitors eat free.

Guest program speaker will be Tuney Kannapell, Assistant Head of School at The Northwest School.

Tuney, a Camp Casey supporter, will explain her role at The Northwest School, connecting mission of the school with defining community, training and even student discipline methods. There will be time to discuss similarities with our club goals and challenges with our missions of providing camp and working with youth.

We will also announce the three Camp Casey counselors who are this year’s scholarship recipients!


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Casting director looking for family to feature in new TV series

You could be on TV - but the casting director has very specific requirements:

You and your family, which includes a child between 10 and 16, are moving into and renovating your childhood home in Shoreline. Your parents are moving out and looking to downsize or move into a retirement community.

Leftfield Entertainment is a full-scale television production company that creates a number of programs for various cable networks, such as The History Channel, and Discovery – including the new "Tiny House Nation" and international smash hit, "Pawn Stars."

We are currently working with a major cable network on a NEW home transformation series about families across the nation who are about to move back into the homes they grew up in. 
Each episode will follow outgoing families moving back into their childhood homes and then renovating them to their liking. 
At the same time, we’ll follow their parents as they move out of their old home and hunt for a new perfect home to start the next chapter of their lives in, whether that's downsizing or moving into a retirement community of some sort.  We are looking for families that have stories similar to this and would be interested in having their renovation done on our show!
For more information contact Desiree.Kmiecik@LoudTelevision.com



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Continuing Education at SCC: Financial Security

Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College offers a wealth of classes and workshops open to the community.

For more information about the courses and registration information, contact Ron Carnell 206-533-6706.

Shoreline Community College is at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Get Rich, Stay Rich!
$25.00

Make money your friend and servant. This workshop is a step-by-step guide to bettering your life and your circumstances:

A money makeover! Wealth is within your grasp. Participants will leave with increased confidence and wealth awareness, a game plan, a treasure map, and step-by-step guidance, which has helped many become wealthy.

6:00-8:30pm Tuesdays
Start date: 10/25/16 - End date: 11/15/16
Building 1400, Room 1402
Instructor: Huff, A. - P-SKL 106 - Item 6925

Success! Buy and Sell on the Internet
$16.00

Learn how to create eBay, Amazon, and other seller accounts, create successful listings, load pictures, and accept credit card payment with PayPal. the course covers selling tips, tricks and traps, market analyses, and best ways to determine shipping costs. Also, discover where to get free shipping supplies, how to print shipping labels from your home computer, and get free home pickup. Please have at least a year experience navigating the web and a functional home operating system. A home printer/scanner is an added advantage, but not necessary. Lecture only.

6:00-900pm Wednesdays
Start date: 11/9/16 - End date: 11/16/16
Building 1300, Room 1305
Instructor: Ikuseghan, J - P-BUS 101 - Item 6916

You're in Charge: PODs, Blogs, and eBooks
$15.00

Published? You? You bet!

Learn about digital publishing (blogs, PODs, and eBooks). Digital tips help students spend little, earn well.

Goals/Objectives: At the end of the workshop the student will:
  • Recognize several current ways to publish work: PODs, blogs, e-books, and e-zines.
  • Have the necessary links and e-addresses to connect with PODs, blogs, e-books, and e-zines.
  • Know the basics of creating Indie book projects.
  • Understand the pros and cons of publishing choices, including traditional—publishing houses and agents.
  • Have marketing strategies for Indie projects—how to get “free ink” and placement at local venues and on radio, television, You Tube, etc.
10:00am-2:00pm Saturday
12/3/16 - Building 1400, Room 1401
Instructor: Huff, A. - P-SKL 101 - Item 6912



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Nature & The Machine exhibition closes with artists' panel discussion


The Pacific Northwest is widely recognized for the accessibility of its natural environments. In the work of these six artists, nature is often represented in surprising ways that contrast with Romantic notions of a pristine habitat without human presence.

On display since August 9, the exhibition will close with an artists' reception and discussion panel on this fascinating topic, Thursday, October 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, 3rd floor Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

Refreshments, appetizers, discussion, and plenty of parking. Free.



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Jobs at Wonderland

Wonderland, which has just moved in to its new location in Richmond Beach, has several job openings:





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Shoreline Mayor Roberts proclaims Day of Concern for the Hungry

Thursday, September 22, 2016

From left: Mayor Chris Robert presents the proclamation to
Rev. Marshall of St. Dunstan's and Safeway employee Josef Hinkofer
who started the feeding program at St. Dunstan's.

At the September 19 Shoreline Council meeting, Mayor Chris Roberts proclaimed it the Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry in Shoreline.

He urged all Shoreline citizens to support local food banks and weekly meal programs offered by local congregations with donations of food, funds, and time.

The Mayors’ Day of Concern for the Hungry provides an opportunity for cities to spotlight the needs and efforts their communities are taking to address hunger as a local concern.

In Shoreline, fully one in four of our residents lacks the income to assure food security. This means that they are making difficult choices between necessities and often rely on community resources for support. These resources include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food banks, weekend food backpacks for school kids, and meal programs.

Two congregations in Shoreline, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, provide weekly community meals to help address hunger in the Shoreline community. A third group of churches is planning a weekly community meal at Ronald UMC for Ronald Commons.

Rev. David Marshall of St. Dunstan’s accepted the proclamation from the Mayor, with Josef Hinkofer, who started the feeding program by making dinners for Tent City.

Using this excess food from just one supermarket every Tuesday evening, members of the St. Dunstan’s congregation and members of the community come together to prepare and serve a community meal feeding over 100 people. They also prepare and distribute an additional 200 meals to five different homeless camps in the region.

Rev. Marshall’s and St. Dunstan’s commitment to fighting food insecurity and hunger are great examples of how the Shoreline community can come together to help those in need.

Hinkofer is a Safeway employee who helped start their gleaning program. Safeway provides food they would otherwise throw away to support the feeding program. Hinkofer is also on the board of Greater Seattle Cares. GSC is one of St Dunstan's ministry partners helping / supporting the tent city communities.



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Tickets on sale now for Aloha Luau













The very popular Aloha Luau returns with a traditional luau feast, dancing and live music. Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Purchase tickets by phone at 206-365-1536 - $20 general, $18 seniors, $5 for children under 5.



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Animal Acres Demonstration Garden put to bed for the winter

Animal Acres Demo Garden
Photo by Linda Holman

Tuesday the garden was cleaned up and put to bed for the season.

We have been providing produce to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church since the spring for their weekly PoPY's Cafe free dinner.

We would like to thank the community for their interest in the project. Thanks also to Public Works for their continued support and to the Lake Forest Park Garden Club for their sponsorship.

We will begin again in the spring and hope to see even more of the community come out to see our work.

--Linda Holman



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Friday - party like it's 1975 at Shoreline Community College


The community is invited to join Shoreline Community College staff, faculty, students to Party like it's 1975 Friday night, September 23 from 6-9 in the college PUB main dining room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N (campus maps) Free parking.
  • Free. Family friendly. Costumes encouraged but not required.
  • Music, munchies, and memories from the year 1975.
  • Entertainment provided by the fun and funky Disco Ballz.
To help you remember:
  • Margaret Thatcher was elected first woman Prime Minister of Britain
  • The Viet Nam War ended
  • Sony introduced Betamax tapes and JVC introduced VHS (ask your mother)
  • The movie Jaws was released and everyone was afraid to go in the water
  • Jimmie Hoffa disappears, never to be found
  • Patty Hearst joins her kidnappers in a bank robbery
  • Bill Gates and Paul Allen develop a BASIC program for the Altair 8800
  • Popular musicians: Aerosmith, Chicago, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Elton John, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Wings, Queen, Bruce Springsteen


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Arts Council announces MiniGrants cycle for Teens and Culturally Diverse Populations

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to launch a new season of MiniGrants. The grants are open to teens and/or culturally diverse populations in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park who want to do hands-on arts or creative activities.

Each MiniGrant award may be up to $100. Applications are available on the Arts Council’s website  or by calling the office at 206-417-4645.

The MiniGrants Application deadline is ongoing between September and May, and all applications should be received by May 31, 2017. Applications will be reviewed as they are received with notification of awards within two weeks of submission.

All awarded grant projects must be completed by August 31, 2017 and recipients will be asked to share a Program Summary of approximately 50 words and 1-5 photos at the end of the project.

The MiniGrants are made possible by The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with help from the City of Shoreline, the City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Paramount Park to Twin Ponds Park Walk

2016 Ridgecrest Walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Paramount Park to Twin Ponds Park Walk, Sunday, September 25, 9:30am

Join walk leader Mary Moen this Sunday, September 25th at 9:30am for an easy morning stroll through the Ridgecrest and Parkwood neighborhoods exploring both Paramount School Park and Twin Ponds Park.

The guided walk begins at Paramount School Park parking lot and will be a total of 2 miles in length.

Meet at Paramount School Park, 15300 8th Ave NE. Strollers and wheel chairs are welcome.

The walk is rated Moderately Easy and will take about 1.5 hours.

The free group walk is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline Walks” community walking program helping Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

No need to sign up, just show up with your walking shoes! More information on Shoreline Walks here or call Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.



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It’s not too late to volunteer for annual bike and pedestrian count

Volunteers still needed for 2016 count September 27-29

Next week, the state will kick off a three day-survey to count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles to their destinations. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help in the count can still register and download tally forms online. Volunteer spots are open statewide, especially in some of the participating small communities.

For this ninth annual survey, the Washington State Department of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club are partnering with cities and counties to help count the number of people bicycling and walking Tuesday, September 27, through Thursday, September 29.

Volunteer support is vital to the success of this project. In 2015 volunteers tallied more than 74,000 bicyclists and pedestrians in communities across Washington.

Data collected in the count is used by state and local agencies to estimate demand; measure the benefit of bicycle and pedestrian project investments; and improve policies, project designs and funding opportunities.

To learn more, visit WSDOT’s website, email Cascade Bicycle Club or call 206-954-4896.



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Running club crosses the line Saturday

Lake Ballinger
Photo courtesy Richmond Beach Running Club

The county line, that is, as the club does a "figure 8" run at Lake Ballinger in Mountlake Terrace (across the county line).


Join us this Saturday for our first Saturday Lake Ballinger run.

We'll be doing 1.2 mile figure-eights around the old Lake Ballinger golf course. Meet up in the MLT Senior Center parking lot at 8:00am if you want to stretch prior to the run or 8:10am if you want to skip the stretching and just run. For those game, we'll also mix in some relay races / speed work.

After about an hour of running, coffee and donuts will be served in the parking lot to rejuvenate bodies and minds.

As always, all speeds and ability levels are welcome. Walkers to joggers to runners ... we are all out there for exercise, fun, and some fresh air.

Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.




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Lake Forest Park Community Blood Drive Saturday

Great news for those who have missed the opportunity to donate blood during the week when the Bloodmobile comes to the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

The bloodmobile will be participating in the Northshore Preparedness and Safety Fair on Saturday. 

The Fair provides educational information, tips about being prepared for small or large emergency situations, as well as hands on activities.

Donations are always needed and if there were an actual emergency in our area there would be a critical need for blood supplies!

Come join neighbors and be part of Emergency Preparedness at Third Place Commons between 10am to 2pm.

The bloodmobile will be on the Town Center upper level from 10am – 4pm (closed for lunch 12:00 noon - 1pm)

Register online or walk-ins welcome.

Thank you for considering the gift of life for those in need!



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Shorewood swim team 9-22-16

Jackson 105
Shorewood 65

200 med relay Jackson 1:57.89 (Heidi Ly, Chloe Limargo, Maddie Pressler, Andrea Koozer)
200 free Maddie Pressler, Jackson 2:00.61
200 IM Heidi Ly, Jackson 2:22.58
50 free Chloe Limargo, Jackson 25.70
No diving held
100 fly Anna Pitts, Shorewood 1:07.07
100 free Maddie Pressler, Jackson 56.41
500 free Lexi Nims, Jackson 5:42.55
200 free relay Jackson 1:52.28 (Isabella Phung, Andrea Koozer, Lexi Nims, Sara Salimi)
100 back Heidi Ly, Jackson 1:01.74
100 breast Chloe Limargo, Jackson 1:10.45
400 free relay Jackson 3:52.92 (Chloe Limargo, Lexi Nims, Heidi Ly, Maddie Pressler)

--Coach Susie McDowell



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Shorecrest tennis remains unbeaten in match with Lynnwood 9-22

Faiz Khan returning the ball
Photo by Robert Mann

Varsity boys' tennis 2A/3A
9-22-16
Shorecrest 5 - Lynnwood 2
Overall record 9-0

Shorecrest won all their singles and one doubles match. The other two doubles went to three games each but ended in loss.

Singles

1.  Faiz Khan SC def Andrew Hong 6-1, 6-0
2.  Cole Batra SC def Long Nguyen 6-0, 6-0
3.  Jake Goldstein-Street SC def Ryan Kobashigawa 6-1, 6-0
4.  Steven Zhu SC def Minh Le 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1.  Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman SC lost to Alex Mellen / Takam Truang L 4-6, 6-2, 4-6
2.  David Kim / Chris King SC lost to Evan Wu / Barnaby French 6-1, 2-6, 1-6
3.  Tae Min Hong / Winston Park SC def Matthew Musfield / Nick Crouse 6-0, 6-4

--Coach Robert Mann



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Shorewood tennis 9-22-16

PREP BOYS TENNIS 9/22/16
WesCo South 3A
Shorewood 6 - Edmonds-Woodway 1
Overall record 8-2 and 3-1 in WesCo South 3A

Singles

1) Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Nick Berni EW 6-1, 6-0
2) Jack Bong SW def. Arun Kahloke EW 7-5, 6-2
3) Andrew Counter SW def. Lachlan Rogan EW 6-1, 6-3
4) Steven Lin SW def. Jacob Wilcox EW 6-3, 6-4

Doubles

1) Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def. Drew Boland / Jordan Megiveron EW 6-2, 6-0
2) Jack Rettenmier / Erik Ratchford EW def. Ji Yu / Jack Stensrud SW 6-4, 7-5
3) James Qiu / Aden Helland SW def. Harrison Steiner / Josh Capuzzi EW 6-1, 6-2

Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway 6-1 by sweeping the top four singles matches.

Jack Bong led the way with a win at number two singles with consistent groundstrokes.

Peter Smith and Joseph Jang continued their strong play at number 1 doubles with a solid straight set win to lead the doubles. Aden Helland and James Qui swept their opponents in straight sets also at number 3 doubles. The T-Birds improved their overall record to 8-2 and 3-1 in WesCo South 3A.

The Thunderbirds remain tied for second with Mountlake Terrace and defeated the Hawks 4-3 in their early season matchup. Shorewood travels to Lynnwood on Tuesday and Meadowdale on Thursday next week with matches starting at 3:30pm.



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Shorewood tennis - 9-20 & 9-21

The Shorewood T-Birds tennis team rebounded from a close 3-4 loss to Shorecrest, on Tuesday with a 5-2 win over Bothell high school from the KingCo 4A league.

Gunnar Thorstenson led the team with a tough three set win at number 1 singles. All three T-Birds doubles teams won in straight sets and Andrew Counter won at number 3 singles in three sets.

Shorewood hosts Edmonds-Woodway on Thursday at 3:30pm. Shorewood record is 7-2 overall and 2-1 in WesCo South.

The Thunderbirds JV team defeated Shorecrest 6-1 and Bothell 6-1 to remain undefeated and in first place in WesCo South JV league.

Shorewood 5  Bothell 2

Singles

1. Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Andrew Schueler B 6-0, 4-6, 6-2
2. Joe Yamauchi B def. Jack Bong SW 6-3, 6-4
3. Andrew Counter SW def. Dylan Kato B 7-6 (7-1), 1-6, 7-5
4. Aditya Iyer B def. Steven Lin SW 7-5. 4-6, 6-2

Doubles

1. Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def. Ted Liu / Abi Chandra B 6-3, 6-1
2. Jack Stensrud / Ji Yu SW def. David Lew / Evan Paremba B 6-2, 6-4
3. Tyler Gettman / Matt McMillan SW def. Justin Jones/Hank Melse B 6-0, 6-4

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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Six Shoreline students are summer graduates at Washington State University


The following Shoreline students graduated from Washington State University this summer 2016.

Chih-Han Chuang
Bachelor of Science in Zoology

Joshua Haakon Hawkinson
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Mei Yu He
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Jennifer Marie Houghtaling
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Todd Yongyun Hwang
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Miles Alexander Jamieson
Bachelor of Arts in Communication


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Shoreline Council awards prizes to Kids Move Challenge winners

Shoreline City Council and winners of the Kids Move
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Over the summer, the City challenged Shoreline’s kids to exercise at least 60 minutes a day for 30 days as part of the City’s Healthy City campaign.

Kids were encouraged to play games, run, walk, hike, walk their dogs, skip, swim, or do any activity that kept them up and moving.

Kids that tracked their activities and sent in their tracking forms were entered to win a prize. This year’s prizes were Razor scooters with helmets and pads.

The 2016 winners:
  • Jane Stebbins (8)
  • Logan Vega (10)
  • Isaac Van Horn (11)
The Shoreline City Council encourages all Shoreline kids to keep moving through the fall and winter. For some fun ideas, check out the City’s Recreation Guide.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Beautiful Music for Ugly Children

Beautiful Music for Ugly Children
by Kirstin Cronn-Mills

Gabe was born Elizabeth, but he has always known that (physical characteristics to the contrary) he's a guy.

While still in high school, he came out to his family and to his best friend Paige. Now, he's ready to graduate and get on with his life: leave town, move to the city where nobody knows "Liz," get a job in the music industry, and leave all his problems behind him.

Funny how that doesn't quite work out.

This is one of those Important Issue Books(™): Gabe is still in transition, and not everyone accepts that. His parents say they do, but they still call him "Liz" and pretend he's a girl. Some of the faithful fans of his radio show "Beautiful Music for Ugly Children" turn against him when they find out he was born female. And a few people in town have violent intentions.

Will this book be informative, comforting and helpful to transgender teens and their friends and family? Yes, definitely.

Is this a great book that will stand the test of time? No, probably not. The plot was contrived, and several of the characters (mostly the haters) were two-dimensional and moved without motive. Paige and Gabe's musical mentor John were well-developed, although credibility is stretched by the coincidence of having the first DJ to ever play an Elvis Presley single on the radio (who also happens to own Elvis' very first guitar) living right next door to a kid who loves Elvis.

Do I recommend this as a first purchase for library collections? Yes, I do. Mostly because there isn't much like it available right now, and the kids (and adults) who need it do not need to wait several years while the genre matures and improves.

Buy it in paperback, recommend it to teens, and keep your eyes open for more books on this topic.

Because surely there will be more.
bullying, cussing (mild), fighting, friendship, guys, high school, kissing, LGBTQ, parents, rock and roll, some blood, straight friends, transgender, yearning


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Playground planned for Eagle Scout Park

Courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

The City of Lake Forest Park continues to work with its consultant Project Groundwork to design options for a playground and other amenities in Eagle Scout Park at the corner of NE 178th and Perkins Way NE.

A preliminary conceptual drawing has been prepared that includes a chipped playground area, fun landscaping that is also low maintenance, safety fencing, benches and maintenance access.

City representatives discussed the project at the recent Lake Forest Park Civic Club meeting on September 20 as the Civic Club owns a small area of Eagle Scout Park.

The City Council will receive a briefing on the project in October and a project open house is planned for late October. The City will also post a project sign in the park in September.

--City Administrator report



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Job: Communications Consultant

WSDOT in Seattle has an opening for a Communications Consultant 4

The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to stakeholder inquiries in an effective, professional and thoughtful manner. Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships to deliver effective and timely information to the public and media will be paramount. In addition, the ideal candidate is resourceful and enjoys the challenge of developing creative solutions to overcome obstacles.

View whole announcement and apply HERE




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Photo: Potholing for future storm drain

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park Public Works team at NE 183rd St and 28th Pl NE conducting a utility potholing to locate the best route for a future storm drainage project.



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New exhibit, artist reception, and batik workshop at SCC Art Gallery


Shoreline Community College Art Gallery

THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN

Batik painting by Nicholas Sironka
through October 28


MEET THE ARTIST!

Reception: October 21, 3:30 - 5:00pm

SCC Art Gallery, Building 1000 (Lobby) (campus maps and parking)
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133


BATIK PAINTING WORKSHOP with Nicholas Sironka

Friday, October 21st, 10:00 - 3:00pm
Visual Arts Building, #2068 (campus maps and parking)
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

The workshop is free to Shoreline CC students and staff and $25 for community members. RSVP and questions to Claire Putney


Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Sironka teaches the techniques and history of Batik art, along with an understanding of traditional Maasai culture.

Through his artwork, Sironka is preserving the wisdom and the knowledge of Maasai traditions.

Although Batik is not of African origin, its roots as an indigenous fabric art are closely aligned with the spirit of simplicity and unity that Sironka is sharing with the world.

As a Maasai, Sironka is determined to portray his people's culture truthfully, with dignity and beauty.

Gallery Facebook page


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Shorecrest tennis bests Shorewood by one match 9-20-16

Shorecrest tennis team
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Varsity Boys Tennis WesCo 2A/3A
9-20-16 at Kellogg MS courts

Shorecrest 4 - Shorewood 3
Shorecrest overall record 8-0
Shorewood overall record 7-2

Shorewood tennis team
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Unbeaten Shorecrest took on their cross-town rival Shorewood in their first encounter of the season and came out on top, four games to three.

Both teams have been playing well this season with unbeaten Shorecrest standing first in conference and non-conference play. Shorewood is a close third to Mountlake Terrace's second.

Faiz Khan is Shorecrest #1 singles player
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Singles

1.  Faiz Khan SC def Gunnar Thorstenson 6-1, 6-3
2.  Jack Bong SW def Cole Batra 1-6, 6-4, 6-4
3.  Jacob Goldstein-Street SC def Andrew Counter 6-0, 6-1
4.  Steven Zhu SC def Steven Lin 6-1, 6-4

Gunnar Thorstenson is Shorewood's #1 singles player
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Doubles

1.  Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def Reed Tangeman / Kasey Shibayama 6-7, 6-4, 6-0
2.  Ji Yu / Jack Stensrud SW def Chris King / David Kim 6-3, 6-0
3.  Tae Min Hong / Winston Park SC def Max Buma / Andy Johnson 6-3, 6-4

Jake Goldstein-Street SC
Photo by Robert Mann




    


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Safety Fair Saturday at Lake Forest Park


A fun way to do research for preparing for emergencies - the Northshore Safety Fair being held at Town Center in Lake Forest Park on Saturday.

There will be exhibitors from every agency that would be involved in an emergency response. Emergency supplies will be available.

The Bloodmobile will be on site for those who are able to donate blood.

There will be activities to entertain and educate the children - and free giveaways!

Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way, LFP, 10am to 2pm.



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Washington Koi and Water Garden Society’s 25th Annual Koi Show Sat-Sun

2015 Reserve Grand Champion
Something's fishy at Sky Nursery! Come to the Washington Koi and Water Garden Society's 25th Anniversary Show on Saturday, September 24th from 9:30 - 5 and on Sunday, September 25th from 10 - 1.

Amateur and professional koi breeders will be bringing their best (and biggest) fish to compete.

Free display, judged show, great raffles, fish sales, Saturday auction, and more!

Check out the “Champion of Champions” as past shows’ “Grand Champions” compete for best of the best!

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851



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Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale this weekend

Books at a previous FOTSLBS

Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale is this weekend Saturday, September 24, 10am-4pm and Sunday, September 25, Noon-3pm.

Everyone Welcome

Most books priced $1 or less. Bag Sale on Sunday - $3 per bag.

Members Only Preview Sale on Friday, September 23, 5-7pm. Membership forms available at the book sale entrance if you would like to join and shop the preview.



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Shoreline Elks' Dungeness Crab Fest and Membership Drive

Shoreline Elks Crab Fest and
membership drive
Buy tickets by October 1 for the Shoreline Elks' Dungeness Crab Fest and Membership Drive to be held at 6pm Saturday, October 22. 2016.

Public welcome! Buy tickets by October 1 in their bar Tuesday - Wednesday  4-9pm and during all Hawks games.

Info at Facebook.com/ShorelineElks or 206-364-1800.

Shoreline Elks building is at 14625 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Shoreline City Council prohibits all non-essential city-related travel to North Carolina

On September 19, the Shoreline City Council unanimously adopted a resolution prohibiting all non-essential city related travel to the State of North Carolina. The travel ban is in response to the recently passed North Carolina law that revokes local civil rights protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Queer (LGBTQ) people across the state.

In March, the North Carolina State Legislature adopted, and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law, North Carolina House Bill 2 (HB2). HB2, in addition to revoking local civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, also reversed the City of Charlotte’s law that would have allowed transgendered people to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity.

The Shoreline City Council believes that North Carolina’s HB2 is inconsistent with the work and values of the City of Shoreline to promote equity and inclusion and to advance social justice for the citizens of Shoreline.

“This is a reflection of Shoreline’s values,” stated Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts. “We have a responsibility as members of the Council to spend taxpayers’ dollars in a way that is in line with those values.”

The City of Shoreline is a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) and City Councilmembers regularly attend NLC’s annual conference. NLC’s conference will be in Charlotte this year. While Councilmembers applaud the City of Charlotte for taking steps to protect LGBTQ rights, they feel strongly that they cannot expend public monies in good conscience for travel to North Carolina due to the passage of HB2.

The travel ban will stay in place until the North Carolina Legislature has repealed HB2 in its entirety or altered it so that it is no longer discriminatory in nature.



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Growing and Cooking with Herbs

Growing and Cooking with Herbs

Thursday, 9/22/2016, 7-8:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library meeting room, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Do you have an herb garden but not quite sure how to use it? Did you overplant herbs and now they sit going unused?

Come hear some growing tips for growing herbs in pots and garden beds, while enjoying a few herbaceous nibbles and beverages.

Urban farmer and cookbook author Amy Pennington demonstrates how to make the most of herbs.



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Free Screening of Villalobos Brothers at Shoreline Library

Lincoln Center Local Free Screening of Villalobos Brothers

Thursday, September 29, 7pm, Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

Enjoy a free screening of Villalobos Brothers, which was performed at the David Rubenstein Atrium on September 27, 2014.

Masterfully blending the indigenous rhythms and melodies of their native Veracruz, Mexico with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music, The Villalobos Brothers deliver an intoxicating brew of musical brilliance, cadence and virtuosity that awakens the senses as it redefines the notions behind Latin music.

The Villalobos Brothers are considered one of today's leading World Music and Contemporary Mexican ensembles. A trio of virtuoso violinists, singer-songwriters, composers, and arrangers, they were the winners of the Vox-Pop Award at the 2013 Independent Music Awards in the Best Song-World Beat category for their song, "El Pijul."

Lincoln Center Local partners with your local library to bring exclusive free screenings of Lincoln Center's finest performances directly to your neighborhood.



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Grand opening and tours of the Everett Clinic in Shoreline on Saturday



The Everett Clinic will celebrate the grand opening of its Shoreline Clinic on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The Clinic will be conducting tours and making patient appointments.

The Clinic is located at 1201 N 175th St, next to Trader Joe's and across from City Hall.



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Documentary film on climate change Sunday at RB Congregational

A documentary film on climate change is scheduled for Sunday at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.

The movie “Shift: Beyond The Numbers of the Climate Crisis” is scheduled for 11:30am Sunday, September 25, in the Lena Voreis room of the church at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue NW (1512 NW 195th St.) in Shoreline. The Lena Voreis Suite is on the northeast corner of the church’s main level jot off the upper parking lot.

The film follows a brother and sister who take a whirlwind trip around the country to dive beyond the statistics of climate change and meet the people and communities most affected. They ask: What is the human cost of climate change and who are the people most affected?

A brief discussion will follow the documentary.



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CANCELLED: Round Table Thursday: Jobs at the Port of Seattle


Our final Summer Thursday Roundtable is this week! 


UPDATE: The speaker had to cancel at the last minute, so this session has been postponed to October. There will be no session today.


This Thursday's Roundtable (9/22): Great Jobs GS Careers at Port of Seattle with Derek Bender.

As the economy, industrial growth, and trade on the Pacific Rim all continue to grow, so will job opportunities at the epicenter of where all of this happens in our region:

The Port of Seattle! Additionally, over the next 25 years, it’s predicted by the Port that a total of 300,000 port-related jobs will be added to the region.

Please join Port of Seattle Sr. Employment Representative of HR, Derek Bender for a talk on how to hit the fast track for a Port position, what the Port looks for, and available positions.

From less-skilled to admin professional, Derek can talk about the entire range of jobs and careers. As usual, with light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Next week, we’ll pick up on Fridays once again (9/30) – same time, same place. Our very own 
Ed Cruver will lead the discussion on soft skills and tips on wording application materials to show transferable skills.

Thursday, September 22, 1:00-2:30pm,  Shoreline Community College Bldg 9000, Room 9202

SCC Campus Map and Parking

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Winter Class Schedule

 --Ron Carnell



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Shorewood girls swim past Mariners Tuesday

Shorewood vs. Mariner swim meet

9-20-2016 Shoreline Pool
Shorewood 120, Mariner 49
Shorewood Record 3-1

Last words from coach before the match begins
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood girls swamped the Mariners Tuesday with a team score of 120 to 49.

They won 9 of 11 individual events to get there.

200 medley relay SW 2:06.95 (Maya McCants, Emily McDowell, Anna Pitts, Megan Pitts)
200 free Timony Sherry SW 2:21.05
200 IM Kathleen Nguyen SW 2:39.35
50 free Emma Melgardshagen Mariner 26.55
No varsity diving held
100 fly Emma Melgardshagen Mariner 1:05.39
100 free Samantha Rand SW 1:06.95
500 free Anna Pitts SW 6:03.17
200 free relay SW 1:54.04 (Maya McCants, Meredith Rand, Samantha Rand, Megan Pitts)
100 back Timony Sherry SW 1:10.72
100 breast Elle Fredrickson SW 1:24.06
400 free relay SW 4:14.63 (Timony Sherry, Anna Pitts, Kirsten Bjorge, Maya McCants)

Their coach is Susie McDowell.



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Coats 4 Kids at Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday

Tina Fukumoto, Coats 4 Kids, will be at the Shoreline Farmers Market again this Saturday, September 24, collecting gently used coats, jackets, and sweaters for The WORKS - the PTA Clothing Room to distribute to kids in need during the school year.

You may also drop items at Aurora Prints - a locally owned business at 15200 Aurora in the lower Safeway lot.
  • Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm 
  • Saturday - Sunday noon - 5pm


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Jobs: Web Communications Specialist

Shoreline Community College has an opening for a Web Communications Specialist.

Full description and application here



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Free yoga classes Sunday at Yoga for Life

Tuesday, September 20, 2016


Yoga for Life is offering a full free day of yoga classes this Sunday, September 25.

Whatever your yoga craving is we have you covered with Hot Yoga, Bikram, Vinyasa, and Yin. New students will be able to purchase a special introductory package. We want to help as many people as possible realize that Yoga can benefit everyone! 
We’ll be offering a special Lava Lamp Grooves Vinyasa class at 2pm where we’ll be introducing our new fog machines along with showcasing our studio’s surround sound stereo and DMX lighting system.
  • 8:00am - Vinyasa Yoga
  • 10:00am - Bikram Hot Yoga
  • 2:00pm - Lava Lamp Grooves Vinyasa
  • 4:00pm - Bikram Hot Yoga
  • 6:00pm - Yin Yoga

Yoga for Life is located at 20019 Aurora Ave N, Suite B, Shoreline 98133. For more details visit the Facebook Event page. Information about the studio here



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Eco Art project at Paramount Open Space underway - volunteer to pull ivy Sunday

Sarah Kavage creating art from ivy

Eco Artist Sarah Kavage has begun a fascinating “Eco-Art Project” to be located in Paramount Open Space.

With her help, volunteers from Shoreline Community College and Shoreline's Ridgecrest neighborhood began clearing out a section of English Ivy, a highly invasive weed, from Paramount Open Space Park as part of the art project.

The project, by artist Sarah Kavage, was commissioned by the City of Shoreline for the "Groundswell" program that places public art in Shoreline parks. Kavage will be using the ivy vines to weave a sculpture that will be suspended from the trees in the park, directly above where the ivy was cleared.

Kavage says, "I was inspired by the fact that Paramount Open Space has been preserved and maintained by volunteers for decades. It seemed important to honor their dedication and create something that contributed to those restoration efforts."

Volunteers are needed to help gather materials
This is the Before shot

The artwork will be created entirely out of natural materials and ultimately displayed as suspended sculpture at Paramount Park later this fall.

She says “I will be creating a temporary sculpture out of invasive ivy at the Paramount Open Space in Shoreline. The ivy for the project will be gathered and prepared this August and September at a series of volunteer work parties in Paramount Open Space. These efforts will also of course contribute to stewardship and restoration efforts by clearing ivy from sections of the park.”

She has undertaken many eco art projects before and her work can be viewed on her website

After the ivy collection process


The public is invited to participate in the final work party this Sunday, September 25, 12-3pm at the North End of Paramount Open Space at NE 152nd and 11th NE.

If you’d like to help contact Sarah sarah@kavage.com.

Volunteers should wear gloves, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and closed toe shoes. Bring garden pruners and other hand tools.

Be a pART of Art!

Correction: the date of the work party is 9-25 not 9-18.

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In the Garden Now: Hardy begonia

Begonia grandis posing for its close-up

Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

This Hardy Begonia is blooming its little heart out in a very shady part of my garden. Plants come back year after year, come into bloom in late summer when we need a burst of color, are seldom bothered by garden pests and bloom nicely in the shade. A true winner in my book!

Begonia grandis in the garden

Although they thrive in the shade, in the Seattle area they do quite well in a fair amount of sun. Be aware that Hardy Begonia can self-propagate and as they say “naturalize.” This means that you might have new plants popping up in unexpected garden locations. They’re not difficult to remove and it’s kind of fun to share with neighbors and friends.

Even without flowers the shiny green wing shaped leaves are very attractive. Wispy clusters of pink flowers bloom in late summer and may rebloom if spent flowers are removed. Plants will form a clump about 2 feet high planted in a garden bed or in a pot. Stems usually are self-supporting and need no staking.

If you’d like another late blooming easy to grow perennial for your garden this could be the one!

Botanical name: Begonia grandis

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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LFP car prowler caught

Car prowler caught
Officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department captured the car prowler previously reported on last week.
They were able to identify him with the assistance of LFP citizens.
Then, said police, he attempted to commit the same crime in the same neighborhood and we got him! 
He had an outstanding felony warrant and was in possession of a controlled substance (drugs).
Sadly, the reason for his criminal activity was to support his drug addiction.
Chief Sutton cautions,
"Please remain vigilant in your neighborhoods, lock your doors and windows, and remove all valuables from your vehicles every night -- that is a must. 
"Finally, always call 911 when you see something out of place and/or suspicious!" 


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Music4Life donates 22 instruments to Shoreline Schools students in 2015-16 school year


David Endicott, Co-Founder, President/COO of Music4Life, reported to Superintendent Rebecca Miner that the organization donated 22 instruments, with a retail value of $20,113 to students in need in Shoreline Schools.

The organization collects gently used instruments, has them refurbished, and donates them. This year Shoreline Schools received three trumpets, one clarinet, two cellos, four violas, seven violins, one alto saxophone, one flute, two acoustic guitars and one tuba.

Anyone with an instrument to donate can contact David Endicott. Financial contributions are also welcome.



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Volunteer Opportunity at Grace Cole Nature Park Saturday

Entrance to Grace Cole Nature Preserve

On Saturday, September 24, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, you are invited to volunteer with the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation. Volunteers are asked to meet at the park at 9:00am, where the day’s tasks will be working on trail maintenance and removal of invasive ivy and blackberry.

Some tools will be provided but feel free to bring a tool of your liking. A sharp shovel is good for digging out roots. Lunch will be provided (sandwiches and other items) at 12pm courtesy of the Lake Forest Park Garden Club, but bring a water bottle.

Dress for the weather, rain or shine, and feel free to bring family and friends to help volunteer at the Grace Cole Nature Park work party.

Thank you to all of the volunteers for giving your time to make Grace Cole Nature Park an enjoyable place to walk, relax and enjoy!

Directions to Grace Cole Nature Park



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LFP City Council Thursday Public Hearing on six month tree removal permit moritorium

Lake Forest Park City Council regular meeting Thursday, September 22, 2016, 7-9pm City Hall Council Chambers 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Agenda highlights - full agenda and access to staff documents here

  • Special presentations on Metro Transit's long range plan; introduction of the Mahyor's proposed 2017 - 2018 budget.
  • Public Hearing: Ordinance 1141 Adopting a six month moratorium pertaining to tree removal permits
  • Intro of Ordinance to create a Tree Board



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Check out ICHS at event on Thursday


ICHS clinic is celebrating Welcoming America Week (September 16-23) with a two hour event on September 22 from 3:30-5:30pm at their clinic at 16549 Aurora Ave N.

Other similarly minded non-profit organization such as ACRS and Interim with join them. It will be an afternoon filled with fun activities, food and information.

They will also have a hiring table at the event.


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Deal on Chris Mann tickets - Wednesday only 25% off

Monday, September 19, 2016


25% Off Chris Mann Tickets

 
Don't miss a special evening out featuring songs from the Golden Age of Broadway and the Great American Songbook.  


Chris Mann In Concert
Saturday, September 24th at 7:30pm
 

Buy Tickets Online
or call (425) 298-3449

Use discount code CONSTELLATION to save 25% on tickets.
This offer expires Wednesday at Midnight!

Northshore Performing Arts Center
18125 – 92nd Avenue NE
Bothell, WA 98011



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Public Health: time to get your flu shot

From Washington State Department of Health

Flu season is quickly approaching and public health officials are urging people to get a flu vaccine as soon as it is available in your area. Everyone, including pregnant women, can benefit from an annual influenza vaccine, and for many people it is critical.

Flu vaccine, now available for children and adults aged 6 months and older, is the best protection against flu illness. While the vaccine isn’t a guarantee against getting ill, people who are vaccinated and do get sick usually have a shorter, milder illness.

Influenza can strike anyone and is especially dangerous for young children and the elderly, who are at greater risk for complications from the flu. At best, the flu can result in fever, cough, and a few days lost from work or school. At its worst, flu can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. Every year thousands of people in the United States die from flu-related illness and thousands more are hospitalized.

“People of all ages should get vaccinated before flu season is in full swing,” says Dr. Scott Lindquist, State Communicable Disease Epidemiologist for the Washington State Department of Health. “Though flu season often peaks in winter, it’s unpredictable, and we urge people to get protected now.”

Washington State’s Childhood Vaccine Program provides vaccine to all kids less than 19 years of age in Washington at no cost. Providers may charge an administration fee, or office visit fee, but parents may request this fee be waived.

This flu season, nasal spray vaccine is not being recommended for children and is not included in the state’s no-cost program.



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