Wild Halloween Girls' Hockey Skate
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| Photo courtesy Washington Wild |
The Washington Wild 8U girls' hockey team turned their practice into a Wild Halloween Girls' Hockey Skate at Highland Ice Arena.
For more information on learning to skate and play girls' ice hockey, visit the WWFHA Washington Wild website, which will be hosting a Girls' Try Hockey for Free event on November 12th at 4:45pm at Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, View on Map.
New Washington voters can register in person through 6pm Monday
New Washington voters can register through 6pm Monday, but they must register in person at either the King County elections office in Renton or the Voter Registration Annex in downtown Seattle.
Both offices will be open from 8:30am to 6pm Monday, the eight-day deadline before the November 8 election for in-person voter registration.
The King County Elections office is at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton.
The Voter Registration Annex is in the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle.
Voters who register in person Monday will have a ballot sent by mail Tuesday.
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Mystery Park #2 revealed
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| Photo by Seattle Poppy |
Sometimes called lower Paramount, it's the wetland park with the ponds and wet weather streams.
No stories about the tractor, though. That will have to continue to be a mystery.
Anyone else have park mysteries?
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For the Birds: Halloween Bird—The Great Horned Owl
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| Great Horned Owl Photo by Pat Taylor |
A witch flying in front of a full moon, with a large owl with ears sitting on a branch is a common Halloween picture.
The Great Horned Owl is that large owl. It does not have horns, nor are their ears located in those distinctive tuffs of feathers. They have large eyes, even for owls, are long-lived and have very powerful talons.
Great Horned Owls are so adaptive that they have the widest prey base and live in the greatest variety of habitat of any North American owl.
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| Great Horned Owl on post in field Photo by Marlin Greene |
While they prefer to eat rabbits, skunks, and rodents, their menu may include grouse, coots, smaller owls, even reptiles, amphibians, fish, and during lean times, large insects. If hunting is really poor, they will hunt during the day.
These owls are large and need habitat with open areas. Fragmenting of our local forests has opened up areas that were once too dense for them. They usually hunt by the perch and pounce, “sit-and-wait” method, but will hunt by quartering fields if the prey is scarce.
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| Great Horned Owl nesting on cliff Photo by Eric Bjorkman |
Owl feathers are remarkably soft and great isolators, which enables these females to keep their eggs warm even when temperatures outside are more than 70 degrees colder.
Long-term monogamous, the pairs can be heard courtship calling in early winter. By late February the female will be sitting on one to four eggs for over a month, during which the male brings her food.
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| GH owlet in snag with White-breasted Nuthatch Photo by Nancy J. Wagner Photography |
Great Horned Owls may fly long distances during fall and early winter, but don’t migrate.
One of the best ways to find these masters of camouflage is to look for whitewash on the tree/cliff face, and look for pellets (packets of indigestible bones, fur, hair) near the base of their perches or nest.
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Einstein - Kellogg football game Wednesday
If you like watching the annual Rotary Cup football game between Shorecrest and Shorewood you’ll love the “future of Rotary Cups” as the football teams from Einstein and Kellogg middle schools clash on Wednesday, November 2nd at Shoreline Stadium.
These cross town rivals meet for a great match up as they represent their respective middle schools, and set the stage for the players to move on to high school next year.
Come on out and support these student-athletes and your community. Game time is 3:45pm at Shoreline stadium, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, south-east corner of the campus.
Crime in Shoreline week ending 10-24-2016 - many vehicle break-ins
Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter, week ending October 24, 2016.
- 2 reports of vehicle break-in just to steal change. 1 smashed the front window and stole a diaper bag. Another got a cell phone and wallet. Others stole registration, aspirin, work folder, backpack full of valuables, center console. 2 at SCC and several at 188xx 1st NW with no details.
- 7 mental issues / suicide attempts taken for involuntary hospital evaluation
- 2 taken for drug / alcohol detox
- 1 mail theft 152xx 6th NE
10-15 Neighbor dispute over cut tree. 2xx NW 201st.
10-16 Two males apprehended in storage unit not their own were booked on outstanding warrants.
10-17 Burglary - door kicked in at 17xx NE 150th.
10-17 Counterfeit $20 given as change at Shoreline Transfer station.
10-17 Vehicle stolen from Chuck Olsen Kia service center over the weekend.
10-17 Medical call at Shorewood for student with bad reaction to a marijuana chocolate cookie.
10-17 Game camera stolen from unlocked shed 145xx Wallingford.
10-17 Couple fight over his infidelity. She destroys his TV and is charged with vandalism.
10-18 Man with Alzheimer's was on city street, lost. Daughter contacted.
10-18 Racial slur leads to fight. Arrest for assaulting officers while armed with a handgun.
10-18 Large amount of household junk dumped behind Children's Center.
10-18 Police pursue and catch a tagger who tossed a loaded firearm during pursuit. 6xx N 185th.
10-20 Arco station on 145th robbed by unknown males.
10-20 5xx NE 170th. Unknown person hooked up a trailer and boat to their vehicle and drove off.
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Photo: Halloween decorations
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Some of our Shoreline neighbors go all out for Halloween - like this beauty photographer by Lee Lageschulte. I wonder what it looks like at night...
Pet Safety Tips for Halloween
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| Graphic courtesy RASKC |
- Never feed candy to your pet, especially chocolate. If you suspect your dog or cat has gotten into Halloween treats, contact your veterinarian right away.
- Costumes can be scary to some pets. If your pet is easily spooked by strangers or loud noises, consider keeping them safe in a pet crate or confined to a quiet room while trick-or-treaters are out.
- Since they can escape when you open the door for trick-or-treaters, be sure your pet is wearing a collar with a license or ID tag securely attached. You may also consider microchipping your cat or dog. Check with your veterinarian.
- If your pet does escape, check with all local shelters (PAWS) and animal rescue groups, as scared pets can sometimes travel long distances. You can file a report on RASKC's website at www.kingcounty.gov/LostAPet.
Help establish priorities for Shoreline's parks and open space needs
You are invited to join us for a presentation about capital improvement project ideas and how we establish priorities for Shoreline’s parks and open space needs citywide and within the two light rail station subareas.
Shoreline City Hall on Tuesday, November 1 from 7:00-9:00pm.
For more information about the meeting, contact Parks Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi at mcolaizzi@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2603 or visit shorelinewa.gov/prosmeetings.
DUI emphasis patrol this weekend
Saturday, October 29, 2016
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| WSP Impaired Driver Unit |
Over 50 extra officers combined from the agencies will be on patrol targeting DUI drivers.
Agencies participating include the King County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Washington State Liquor Control Board and police officers from city police departments including Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot, Port of Seattle, Redmond, SeaTac, Seattle, and Shoreline.
The Washington State Patrol Mobile Impaired Driving Unit (MIDU) will be operating to support law enforcement with DUI processing. MIDU officer staff process impaired drivers in a faster manner to allow patrol officers to return to the road.
Funds for the emphasis have been provided by the King County Council and Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero program.
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19th Annual Student Success Breakfast Thursday at SCC
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| Photo courtesy SCC |
Attend Shoreline's 19th Annual Student Success Breakfast to help raise funds to provide emergency assistance and scholarships for our college students in need.
Tickets include a tasty hot breakfast and live music provided by Funk 'n Groove, along with fabulous emcee Jim Dever of KING5 TV!
Tickets: $50 (or $500 for a table sponsorship)
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Shoreline Library Board meeting Thursday
Shoreline Library Board meeting Thursday, November 3, 2016, 6:30-8:00pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Shoreline 98155.
Agenda Highlights
- KCLS Staff Report
Comment on Agenda items
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In The Garden Now….'Shaina' Japanese Maple
Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland
She’s back! Once again what looks a lot like ‘The Halloween Witch’ has returned to our garden just in time for the holiday. This time she’s landed in a bright red dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Shaina’ is a beautiful small tree that sports intense crimson leaves from spring through fall … a worthy addition to most any garden.
Most gardeners would love a tree that’s easy to grow, compact, provides color in the garden for an extended period of time, and that grows well in a variety of growing conditions. ‘Shaina’ Dwarf Japanese Maple does all of this!
‘Shaina’ is a compact globe forming Japanese maple that seems more like a medium to large shrub. It typically reaches 4 feet wide by 6 feet high after many years and can be tucked nicely into a smaller garden.
Because she’s a dwarf tree ‘Shaina’ can be grown beautifully in a container for many years. If you can find a spot for this eye catching tree in your garden plant one. You’ll love It!
(Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’)
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.
Post 227 meeting Tuesday will hear from WWII vets who went on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C.
- The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, November 1, 2016.
- Two WWII veterans, Dr. Guy Boswell and Roy Johnson, will discuss their recent Honor Flights. Boswell was in the US Army Air Corp and served in various areas including Burma. Johnson was in the US Army and served in the South Pacific. The Honor Flights to our Nation’s capital are provided free of charge to military veterans by a non-profit corporation whose motto is “One Last Mission.”
- The meeting will be held at Post 227, located at 14521 – 17th Ave. NE, Shoreline, 98155, (at the corner of NE 146th St. and 17th Ave. NE.) All military veterans and guests are welcome to attend.
- A social, meet and greet time is held from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp and refreshments will be served after the meeting. While you are there, you can check out the Post library that contains many militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. The community can borrow, use and return any of these items at no charge. Post 227 members look forward to seeing you on Nov. 1st.
Letter to the Editor: Transit Oriented Development misunderstood
To the Editor:
I recently attended the Lake Forest Park ST3 forum and left convinced that Shoreline is making a mistake with Transit Oriented Development. We need to design density around business centers and busing commuters to the rail station (just like the ST3 plans) while moving the rest of the car trips away from the station. I feel strongly enough about this concept I am asking you to vote No on Shoreline Prop 1to express a lack of confidence in the City’s current rezone plans.
My proposal supports existing businesses while the city plans imply 4 new business centers (at Shoreline Center, Town Center, 145th south of the Crest and 145th west of the freeway). I'll bet there are more bus riders going to the station if they reside near the business centers than station density optionally using buses to go to the grocery store and other errands.
Station density means commuters can walk, but will congest the area for everything else. Zoning to single lot MUR 70 means there isn't enough parking underneath. Putting it alongside means you reduce walkability. If we want to support the north shore cities and improve walkability, we have to move Shoreline density away from the 145 station.
The Shoreline rezones EIS included a traffic study that depends on business centers inside the rezone for car trip reduction. The current zoning treats business as an afterthought which means we applied the wrong model. The city budget includes a half million dollars for a traffic study for 185th which goes down the drain without a different model. These are a couple of reasons why I am requesting you to vote No on Shoreline Prop 1 and show you lack the confidence in their dumb density.
Dave Lange
Shoreline
updated title 10-30-2016
How many self-storage facilities do you want on Aurora?
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| 145th Aurora Storage |
Staff have already approved development permits for two new storage facilities, and six more have made pre-applications.
At that point, the City put a moratorium on new permits until regulations could be established.
Proposed regulations include what zones self-service storage facilities can be located, site design standards, building design standards, operational standards, fences, walls, accessory uses, and landscaping.
The hearing will be held on Thursday, November 3 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.
Shoreline Planning Commission
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
- Self Storage Development Regulations and Draft Ordinance 765
- 2016 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Link to full Packet
Comment on Agenda items
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Review: Sweeney Todd is a scandalously ghoulish presentation at Seattle Musical Theatre
Sweeney Todd
Review by Jim Anderson
Sweeney Todd performing at Seattle Musical Theater’s digs on Sand Point Way in Magnuson Park, is a great find.
Perhaps the quest for ghouls, goosebumps, ghastliness during this season combats the commercialization of that other pending season with the more benign trees and elves and mangers and stars.
That quest is probably made totally complete by one evening here with the Seattle Musical Theater, now through November 20th.
While some teens in the audience relished in the show’s darker elements, there were a few younger children asking deep questions of their elders about the nature of good and evil during intermission.
This may not be a show for many among the weak or young of heart of any age. There is plenty of sadness and darkness in Sweeney Todd.
But you know who you are, you who relish in the prospect of evil made to seem simple! To hear the chorus howl and bemoan what’s presented on stage is a delight by itself and the accompanying music only adds to the lessons portrayed.
Despite the darkness, there are truly profound lessons to hear from Sweeney Todd. One is that optimism and pessimism are not merely opposites; rather, the embrace of either optimism or realism can often, as in the case of Sweeney Todd, be bludgeoned by pessimism.
The other is that a hard-hearted avoidance of forgiveness or the quest for revenge may indeed kill, or lead those who are hard of heart to kill, the very thing one might otherwise wish to embrace. And, oh, for only the ability to perceive the gift before blinded eyes.
Be glad for Sweeney Todd – that you need not be him.
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SMT is located in Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98115. Free parking.
Tickets can be purchased online
The Rec is an after-school space for young people
Learn more about the City of Shoreline’s youth and teen programs at their upcoming open house. Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Wednesday, November 9, 5 - 7pm.
| Photo courtesy City of Shoreline |
School ends for the day - the City of Shoreline’s Youth and Teen Development Program opens its doors to Middle School and High School age participants.
Located a few blocks south of Shorewood High School on Fremont Ave, The Rec is within walking distance for many students (a bus stop is right outside for those a bit farther away).
The Rec is a fun, relaxing, and supportive space for young people to spend time after school. A variety of activities are offered including basketball, pool, ping pong, video games, and arts and crafts.
Did we mention they have Wi-Fi and warm food available daily?
The Rec is open Tuesday-Thursdays 2:30-7:00pm, Fridays 2:30pm-12:00am, and Saturdays 7:00pm-12:00am and is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N.
Beyond their core drop-in programming, a range of other activities and opportunities are available such as leadership development, song-writing, hip hop dancing, and educational workshops covering mental health and crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention, and job readiness.
| Photo courtesy City of Shoreline |
For parents familiar with the popular Tween Night program offered for 5th and 6th graders, you’ll be glad to know they have expanded to include Middle School Night on the third Saturday of every month during the school year. Meant to act as a stepping-stone into their regular after-school programming, the building is still open to High School age participants, but with activities geared towards a younger audience.
The program is entirely free and only requires that the youth participants sign themselves in when they arrive. They always have consistent, trained, and caring staff onsite, with extra staffing and the School Resource Officer interacting with participants on weekends.
Questions – Contact Austin at 206-801-2643
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Reckoning with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
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| President Rodrigo Duterte |
Reckoning with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Dr. Vicente Rafael, University of Washington, Jackson School of International Studies
Since the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte on June 30, the Philippines has received much attention in the media, unfortunately not all of it good.
November 3, 2016, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Room 9208, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133 (maps)
FREE Event, but do register at this page, click on Sign Up.
Mystery in the Park #2
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| Photo by Seattle Poppy |
You did a great job on the last mystery in the park - see how you can do with this one.
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| Photo by Seattle Poppy |
Shoreline City Council meeting Monday -- cancelled
Shoreline City Council Meeting - CANCELLATION NOTICE
As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the following Shoreline City Council meeting has been cancelled:
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, October 31, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Shoreline City Council will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Shoreline City Hall.
Trunk or Treat at Shoreline Community Church Monday
Project update for Lynnwood Link light rail stations at Open House Nov 16
Each open house will focus on the station design(s) in that area.
- Tuesday, Nov. 15, Lynnwood – Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St SW
- Wednesday, Nov. 16, Seattle / Shoreline – Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N
- Thursday, Nov. 17, Mountlake Terrace - Nile Shrine Country Club, 6601 244th St SW
- Station designs
- Project plans
- Station names
- Project benefits and potential impacts
- Public art
- Related projects
- Visit the online open house November 15th – 30th
- Contact Community Outreach at 206-398-5300
- 24-hour construction hotline: 888-298-2395
Volunteer Opportunity at Grace Cole Nature Park Saturday
Friday, October 28, 2016
Some tools will be provided but feel free to bring a tool of your liking. A sharp shovel is good for digging out roots.
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
Shorecrest Drama presents 'A Wrinkle in Time' Nov 10-13 and 17-20
Meg Murry is the quintessential square peg: a middle-school math whiz with glasses and a short temper. But when she and her strangely gifted little brother set off to find their missing father, they’re catapulted across time and space to a world where being different isn’t just an annoyance — it can cost you your life.
Even with the help of curious otherworldly beings, Meg will have to conjure every power she can find, and then some, to put her family back together.
Order tickets online
Extended hours for new voter registrations Saturday and Monday
By Evan Smith
New Washington voters have extra time for in-person registration Saturday and Monday.
The King County elections office in Renton and the Voter Registration Annex in downtown Seattle will have rare open hours Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Both offices also will be open Monday from 8:30am to 6pm.
Monday, October 31, marks the eight-day deadline before the November 8 election for in-person voter registration.
The King County Elections office is at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. The Voter Registration Annex is in the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle.
Voters who register in person will have a ballot sent by mail the next workday.
The deadline to register on line or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to update their addresses was October 10.
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.
International Baccalaureate candidate school in Shoreline - St. Luke School
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| Principal Rick Boyle with student |
“Our vision is to offer a world-class international school for elementary and middle school students right here in the heart of Shoreline,” says Rick Boyle, Principal at St. Luke.
“This is not what you typically think of your local Catholic school. But we’re not a typical Catholic school. It’s not enough to offer a traditional curriculum anymore. The world is changing and so are we.”
This isn’t just talk, either. St. Luke is a now a new candidate school for the global International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
“We want students at St. Luke to have the 21st century skills that colleges and employers are looking for,” adds Meaghan Roach, St. Luke’s IB Coordinator and former international school teacher.
“These include skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, strategic planning and creativity.”
During the next couple of years, St. Luke teachers are learning and planning for the inquiry based teaching methodology of the IB. Teachers have already visited existing IB programs across the state to see IB in action.
St. Luke School is proud of their efforts to lead the way in best practice and are currently accepting applications for new students in kindergarten through eighth grade. All faiths are welcome to apply.
Photos courtesy St. Luke School
Candidate issue statement from Democratic 46th District Rep. Pollet
By Evan Smith
Incumbent Democratic 46th Legislative District State Rep. Gerry Pollet recently sent a statement about what he believes are the most important issues in the November election. His opponent on the Nov. 8 ballot, Libertarian Stephanie Heart Viskovich, has not sent a statement.
The district’s other incumbent representative, Democrat Jessyn Farrell, is running unopposed.
The 46th Legislative District includes Lake Forest Park and Kenmore along with northeast Seattle.
Here is Pollet’s issue statement:
Legislative District 46, Representative Position 1
Gerry Pollet (Prefers Democratic Party)—
I ask to continue serving as your State Representative to make our tax system more fair, properly fund our children’s schools, make college affordable, and protect our environment and consumers.
I am deeply involved in our community – from reducing overcrowding in our schools to protecting Lake Washington. I understand higher education as a faculty member at the UW School of Public Health.
2014 and 2015 Higher Education “Legislator of the Year.”
To provide every child with the education they deserve, we have to make our tax system much more fair and increase support for education from pre-kindergarten through college. I am working to ensure that the wealthiest corporations in the world pay their fair share – closing loopholes and reinstating taxes on Wall Street investment income. www.gerrypollet.com
Stephanie Heart Viskovich (Prefers Libertarian Party)—
Has not responded to requests for a statement.
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com
North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) Endorses City of Shoreline Proposition 1
NUHSA advocates for human services in North King County (NKC), on behalf of its residents and the agencies that serve them.
With all the attention this election cycle on the presidential race, it’s easy for city propositions to get lost. But that doesn’t mean they’re not important! City propositions can have a far more direct impact on our daily lives, and there’s one on this year’s ballot NUHSA cares deeply about.
The City of Shoreline’s Proposition 1: Levy Lid Lift is a maintenance and operations levy to maintain basic public safety, parks and recreation, and community services.
This is not a new tax, but rather a request to continue funding important city programs at the same rate as they have been from 2010 to 2016.
Losing this funding would be devastating to our local human services agencies at a time when the need is already drastically increasing.
From the Proposition statement:
Proposition 1 would help fund and maintain current levels of police and emergency service, including neighborhood safety and traffic patrols; school safety programs; and community crime prevention programs. Proposition 1 would also help fund park and trail maintenance; playgrounds and play equipment; ball fields, restrooms and the Shoreline pool; and preserve recreation programs for youth, families, and seniors. Proposition 1 would also continue funding for community services for seniors, youth, and individuals and families in need. Levy funds will not be used to replace existing funds used to pay costs of such programs and services.
NUHSA’s Board met this week and voted to ENDORSE Proposition 1.
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Saturday run through Innis Arden with the Richmond Beach Running Club
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| The road isn't really like this - it goes straight up! |
If the rain starts as the weather forecast suggests, the post-run coffee will sure feel good.
Stretchers should meet in parking lot of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline 98177 at 8:00am.
Photo: Brugger's Bog
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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| Brugger's Bog Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus |
Brugger's Bog is on 25th NE just north of Ballinger Way. It borders the City's North Maintenance Facility. Brugger's Bog is a Shoreline City park.
It boasts a playground and swings, picnic areas, trails, and stream access to Ballinger Creek.
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Looking for Halloween events?
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It will show you all the articles published with the tag "Halloween." They are not necessarily in calendar order, so scroll past the ones that have already taken place - there's more!
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RBCA Halloween Carnival Saturday at Syre Elementary School
The annual Halloween Carnival sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 3 - 7pm at Syre Elementary, 19545 12th Ave NW.
There is an early opening for kids with special needs and their families from 2 - 3pm.
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Shorewood freshman earns his Eagle Scout Award
Shorewood High School freshman and Boy Scout Troop 838 member, Will Anderton, completed his Eagle Scout project over the summer then successfully passed his Board of Review on October 18th to earn his Eagle Scout Award.
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| The new playground table at Echo Lake Elementary |
Echo Lake Elementary approached Will about researching, planning, designing, and helping install a table where kids could color, draw and play board games during recess. The project grew to also include painting a design under the table and re-painting the school's hopscotch areas.
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| Will and friends repaint the hop scotch games on the Echo Lake Elementary playground |
The Eagle Scout rank is the highest achievement in scouting and requires the scout to earn badges, complete service hours, learn and teach outdoor skills, take on leadership roles, and plan, organize and complete a personal service project in his community.
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| Will presented his concept to the Echo Lake PTA |
Only about 5% of all Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Rank. This represents more than two million Boy Scouts who have earned the rank since 1912. Will earned his Eagle Scout a little over a month before his 15th birthday. He comes from a long line of Eagle Scouts on both sides of his immediate and extended families.
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Family Carnival at Tabernacle Baptist Monday evening
This free, all-ages event is safe family fun with Game Booths - Prizes - Cotton Candy - Hot Dogs - Face painting - Lots of CANDY!
It is for all ages but especially planned for children grade 6 and under. You may wear a costume.
Tabernacle Baptist Church, 16508 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-8363, Ridgecrest neighborhood.
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Sports card and memorabilia show Nov 5-6 in Shoreline
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| For sale at the 2015 show Photo courtesy WSSCA |
A sports card and memorabilia show for collectors — hosted by collectors -- will be held in Shoreline Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6.
The show, hosted by the Washington State Sports Collectors' Association (WSSCA) will be held at Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133 and admission to the two-day event is $3 (children under 12 are admitted free). Parking is free.
The lure of the WSSCA show is the quirky cards a collector can find. As a West Coast venue, there are plenty of offbeat minor-league vintage cards with a Pacific Coast flavor.
And the prices are reasonable. "You’re not going to find a glass case with one layer of things exorbitantly priced,” Publicity chair Conor Donahue said.
Prices, availability of Northwest cards, and avid local collectors have continued the popularity of the twice-yearly shows.
“It’s the longest-running one in the world — unless there’s one in Yugoslavia or something,” Donahue joked.
More information here
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Shorecrest soccer defeats Everett 3-0 to avoid elimination from District 1 Tournament
Facing an elimination game just to qualify for the Northwest District One 3A soccer tournament, the Shorecrest girls defeated the Everett Seagulls 3-0, on a damp and chilly Thursday evening at Shoreline Stadium.
Lauren Brown, a junior, the Scots' most prolific scorer, sent a blistering shot past the Seagulls' keeper five minutes into the game to give Shorecrest a lead they would not relinquish.
Twenty minutes later junior Julia Strand, a defender, scored her first varsity goal following a kerfuffle in front of the net.
"It was our first corner kick of the game," a happy Strand beamed after the game.
"I called Gabby (Lacson) off the ball and kicked it. I knew it was going in as soon as I hit it."
When Brown was taken down in the second half by a Seagull defender, junior Maggie Taylor capitalized by nailing the penalty kick to close the scoring.
Senior Kate Wiper was in net for the Scots and pitched the shutout.
Shorecrest faces a tough Edmonds-Woodway team in the first round of the double-elimination District tournament at 1 PM Saturday. Four teams from District One will advance to the state tournament
Brackets here.
--Frank Workman
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LFP Elementary collects near 1000 pairs of socks for The WORKS
Would someone like to donate another seven pair to make it an even 1000?
The WORKS
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Shoreline Community College announces 2017 opera workshop auditions
Shoreline Community College is proud to announce its annual Opera Workshop, with performances scheduled for February 24, 25 and 26, 2017.
For the past four decades this opera workshop program has been an important training ground for aspiring singers and actors who wish to explore the operatic repertoire.
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| Amy Beach |
Amy Beach, arguably America’s most famous and celebrated female composer, composed her only opera in 1932. Never published, the work was not performed during the composer’s lifetime, and has only received a handful of performances since 1946.
Shoreline’s production will be the West Coast premiere of this miniature masterpiece. Set in late-nineteenth century New Orleans, Cabildo tells the mysterious story of the notorious pirate, Pierre LaFitte and his lover, Lady Valerie. The story is set in the governor’s palace and jail of the Cabildo, and features a cast of singers, chorus and narrator, accompanied by piano trio. Performance of this rare work is made possible by the MacDowell Colony of New Hampshire.
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| Peter Winkler |
Winkler, composer emeritus at SUNY Stony Brook, based his operatic trilogy on the fables of Aesop – the fable of the Fox and the Grapes; the Fox and the Hen; and the Lion and the Fox.
Developed in collaboration with librettist Rhonda Levine, Fox Fables was the 2011 winner in the Contemporary American Festival competition sponsored by the Boston Metro Opera. This splendid trio of operatic gems will both delight and entertain.
Auditions for the opera workshop 2017 will be held at Shoreline Community College on November 2 and 3, and November 9 and 10, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Campus Theater (1600 Building).
Those interested in auditioning should prepare a short classical song or operatic aria to sing. A pianist will be provided. Audition times can be selected at the Shoreline Theater website.
All participants in the opera workshop are required to register for credit through the college. Credits are available for musical theater and drama performance, as well as technical credits.
For further information, contact either the director, Dr. Charles Enlow, or Theater Manager, John Nold.
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Craft fair Saturday hosted by Order of Amaranth
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| ClipArtKid.com |
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
Partial proceeds to Educational Scholarships and Diabetes Research
40+ crafters and vendors.
- Wood crafters, Jewelry, hand etched glassware, stained glass creations, quilted,
- Embroidered and handmade baby items,
- Seahawks and dog lovers gifts, knit and crochet items,
- American doll clothes, greeting cards, watercolor art,
- Hand painted Santas,
- BBQ sauce, Sea Salts, spices,
- Jamberry Nail wraps and Scentsy products.
Community Blood Drive in LFP Saturday
Upper level of the mall near Windermere Real Estate and LFP Bar and Grill
Bloodworks Northwest is sponsoring a blood drive in Lake Forest Par Saturday.
Make an appointment here or call 1-800398-7888. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring a friend!
Note: Photo ID or blood drive donor card is required at time of donation.
Thank you for your consideration!
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Halloween Candy, Comedy, Magic, Music, and More at Third Place Commons
Then, don’t go far because at 6pm; the Commons will offer up another free community dance lesson for folks of all ages. Celia Boarman will teach the basics of East Coast Swing to one and all in an easy, one-hour lesson to get you ready for a night of dance ahead. No partner is required, so come join in the fun!
Of course, the dance lesson is just the warm-up for the main event, Saturday night’s Halloween Dance Party with the 85th Street Big Band. This newly-minted annual tradition started last year and was a big hit with the band offering up costumes and lots of fun surprises. The band is promising plenty more zany, Halloween treats this year as well, so you won’t want to miss the fun. Come in costume or come as you are. The show starts at 7:30pm and all are welcome!
Finally, the Halloween festivities end in a grand finale on Monday, October 31st – Halloween night.
The Zero and Somebuddy show is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fun, family event possible! Start at the Commons between 4 and 6 to pick up your first candy treats and get the scoop on everything that’s happening. The come back to the Commons with your goody bags full by 6pm to see the show. Costumes encouraged!
Events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!
Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.
Duplo play date Saturday Oct 29 at Shoreline Library
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Children ages 1 to 5 are invited to build with the library's collection of DUPLO blocks.
Have fun with other builders and earn your Master Builder's Certificate!
This is a drop-in program, no registration needed.
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Indoor Playground Halloween on Monday, October 31
| Indoor Halloween playground |
Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th Street, between Shoreline Stadium and the Senior Center.
Get ready for the cutest show in town!
Children up to 4 years of age are invited to attend the Halloween Costume Carnival.
Special games and hands-on art projects. Come in costume!
$3.00 per child at the door.
Local realtor receives award from Wonderland Developmental Center
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| Executive Director Mary Kirchoff presents the Spirit of Wonderland award to local realtor Keith McGlashan Photo by Caralee Cook |
Wonderland Developmental Center held its annual "Spirit of Wonderland" award ceremony last week.
Executive Director Mary Kirchoff presented an award to realtor Keith McGlashan for his "above and beyond" assistance during the purchase of their new, permanent home in the Richmond Beach neighborhood.
Wonderland Developmental Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and early-intervention agency. They serve approximately 200 families and their children, ages birth to three with special needs, per month in north King and south Snohomish counties. They are dedicated to helping children with developmental delays or disabilities realize their full potential.
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