Tickets available for Soulful Sounds of Christmas XXVIII

Monday, November 28, 2016

Nicol Venee' Eskridge, soloist
SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS XXVIII

Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:30pm
Shoreline Community College Theater
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline 98133 (campus maps)

Put some high spirit in your holiday plans. The Soulful Sounds of Christmas XXVIII concert has filled the Shoreline Community College campus with Christmas and Gospel Music sounds for the past twenty-eight years.

Performing this year for the twenty-eighth time is Pat Wright and The Total Experience Gospel Choir along with the powerful soloist Nichol Venee’ Eskridge.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the outreach programs of Kingdom Community Worship and Outreach Center, a 501-c3 non-profit organization.

For tickets and more information, call 206-403-7859 or download ticket order form and click onto the events link.




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Online open house for Lynnwood Link closes Nov 30



Online Open House for station design is active now but closes on Wednesday, November 30. Visit the website  to see and comment on early design images and site plans for each station along with the route map, project benefits, schedule overview, noise mitigation tools, public art and station naming process.

The Lynnwood Link runs from Seattle to Lynnwood, up the I-5 corridor through Shoreline. Stations are at 145th and 185th.

When you sign in with your ZIP code, the program will "thank you for your input". There's a note field so you can comment as you look at each section and your comments will be sent to Sound Transit. You move from section to section by using the tabs near the top of the screen.

You have to look at Shoreline's two stations one at a time.

 

The online version of the open houses has been an alternative for residents who could not make one of the three of the in-person meetings held the week of November 14. As of this weekend, nearly 3,000 residents have visited the online option.

Over 400 residents attended the open house meetings in Lynnwood, Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace. At each meeting attendees submitted comments on the project and were able to have conversations directly with project staff.

More information:


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Volunteers needed to help feed volunteers at Holiday Basket and Teen Gift event

Kevin Osborn of Shoreline Hopelink asks

"Can you help feed some amazing volunteers?"

Winter is here and the annual Holiday Baskets event is just around the corner!

For those that aren’t familiar with the event, each year there’s an event in Shoreline that is set up for families in need to come in to shop for free holiday gifts for their kids and pick up various food supplies to get them through the winter break.

This wonderful event is sponsored by an array of partners: Shoreline PTA Council, Shoreline Fire, Rotary, the Y, City of Shoreline, Shoreline Public Schools, and Shoreline Hopelink.

It can’t happen each year without a huge amount of people from the community who come in to help as personal shoppers, pack food bags in advance, register families, help load cars, and more.

These amazing community volunteers come back each year and make the event a masterpiece! Because they are so generous with their time, the sponsors serve breakfast and lunch the day of the event to keep them energized!

We are looking for food donations for the volunteer meal room and could use your help. If you’d be interested in donating breakfast or lunch items (or money to purchase such items), contact Kevin Osborn

Suggested items:

Breakfast:
Yogurt cups
Bagels and cream cheese options
Fresh fruit
Juices
Milk

Lunch:
Sandwiches
Chips
Cheese sticks
Fruit
Drinks

If you are a business, or know a business that could donate items (pizzas, sandwiches, coffee, bagels, etc) please share this message!




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Photo: Random Acts of Art

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Photo by Seattle Poppy

This was taken on Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on November 22. A spontaneous work of art - an organic pop-up, and probably an organic blow-down since the windstorms was a couple of days later.




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Unified Robotics Championship at Pacific Science Center in program developed by King's High student

CyberKnights Unified Robotics
King's High School photo

Unified Robotics Championship at Pacific Science Center
Helping Bridge the Opportunity Gap for High School Students


Collaborate. Build. Compete. Students with special needs have the opportunity of a lifetime with Special Olympics Unified Robotics. This “sport for the mind” is spreading like wildfire across Washington state and beyond; fifteen high schools competing in its inaugural season.

The opportunity gap for high school students with special needs is staggering. The unemployment rate for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities is twice as high as for the general population, according to a nationwide study by Special Olympics.

Unified Robotics provides hands-on learning experience and prepares students for future careers in STEM fields. The program is adaptable for students of all levels of learning; diversity is embraced in Unified Robotics.

Pacific Science Center is hosting the Unified Robotics Championship, open to the public, on December 3, 2016 from 10am – 4pm.

Over 32 teams will compete and present their unique robot designs while encouraging others through team spirit activities.

Featured speakers, Will Daugherty (Pacific Science Center CEO) and Dave Lenox (Special Olympics Washington CEO) will welcome guests before the competition. Senator Joe Fain and Dr. Gary Stobbe (Director of UW Adult Autism Clinic) are among other VIP event judges.

“The fact that our athletes are meaningfully contributing to building robots sends a message to the world that this population has untapped talent and wisdom waiting to be discovered and utilized.” – Dave Lenox, CEO Special Olympics Washington

Unified Robotics was founded last year by then King’s High School senior, Delaney Foster, an active advocate for inclusive education. Foster, whose sister is diagnosed with ASD, has seen firsthand the opportunity gap that exists in high schools. Students with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities are often excluded from extracurricular activities, and even elective classes, because of lack of accommodations or ability to provide modifications.



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Hügelkultur comes to Calvin

Hügelkultur bed

By Londa Jacques, Diggin’ Shoreline

A hügel-what-er you may be asking? Hügelkultur is a German word, meaning “hill culture”, and one of the latest trends in sustainable farming and gardening sweeping the United States.

Jarret Griesemer, Project Coordinator from King Conservation District’s Urban Agriculture program approached Becki Koukal-liebe of Diggin’ Shoreline seeking a space in town to do a Hügelkultur installation. An ideal site for the installation was found at Calvin Presbyterian Community Garden. 

Becki and Jarret explained the project to Dan Coppin and the church properties committee, who gave it their blessing. With the church on board, KCD put the word out for volunteers, and so did Diggin’.

On November 12, despite the wet and windy weather, 19 volunteers from as far away as Redmond and Renton, Diggin’ followers, and folks from Hillwood neighborhood participated.

Some were experienced hügel installers, while others came to work and learn. At 9:30am ceremonial groundbreaking pics were snapped, and by 12:30pm the project was done and tools put away! We accomplished in less than 3 hours, what was expected to take 6 — the completion of a 5-foot wide by 18-foot long by more than 3-foot tall planting hill.

Actually, the practice of Hügelkultur has been around for several hundred years. This method involves digging and removing the top one-foot of soil and sod, and layering of organic materials —rotting wood, branches, twigs, straw, compost, green manure, removed soil/sod, compost, and topsoil. Most of the ingredients needed to build such a bed are things that gardeners prune, chop, rake or toss in compost piles and yard waste bins on a regular basis.

Hügelkultur has several amazing advantages over traditional raised bed gardening. Think of it as a time-lapse version of the hundreds-year-old soil creation process that takes place on the forest floor. With decomposition accelerated, nutrients are released more quickly, and moisture is retained. The practice is ideal for restoring contaminated, depleted, and compacted urban soils.

If you stop by the Calvin garden (corner of N 185th and Richmond Beach Road) now, you’ll simply see a high mound covered by burlap bags. In a few weeks, the hill will lose one-third of its height, the bags will be gone and planting will begin — perennials on top, annuals at the base. The bed will be used to raise food bank crops, and many more plants can be grown on the mound’s surface than on its flat footprint.

But underneath is where the real magic is happening. The interwoven logs and branches are already retaining water (so much so that after a year very little, if any, water will be needed to maintain the bed), and the pile is heating up with the composting taking place. Soon there will be rapid growth of mycorrhizae and release of micronutrients. Plantings above will be fed as their roots reach deep into the loose, dark, crumbly soil that was once root-stunting, compacted clay.

Roots grew deeper in our community, too. Many thanks to the volunteers from KCD, Diggin’, Calvin, and Hillwood neighborhood who planned and approved the garden, hauled materials, performed the labor, fed the volunteers and cheered them on. Together we proved, once again, that many hands DO make light work!



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Choroloco at North City Bistro Saturday Dec 3



Choroloco will play at the North City Bistro on Saturday, December 3rd playing vintage Brazilian jazz.

Brandi Ledferd
Shoreline resident Brandi Ledferd will be playing the Vibraphone, with Julia Kingrey on bassoon, and Sonja Weidehaupt on flute.

The Bistro is an intimate venue so it's always a good idea to make reservations.

Telephone 206-365-4447.

The Bistro is in North City, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155.

The kitchen is open from 4:30pm until close, Tuesdays through Saturdays. They have a full dinner menu.

Cover charge is $10 and the band plays at 8pm. Families are welcome.



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Shoreline Planning Commission Public Hearing Thursday

Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7pm.

Public hearing:

Link to full Agenda

Link to full Packet

Comment on Agenda items



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North City Tree Lighting Saturday


 "North City Holiday Tree Lighting", on Saturday, December, 3, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Everyone will enjoy this annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the North City Les Schwab on 180th and 15th Ave NE.

Musical performances by the Around the Sound Band, visit Santa, free photo by Walgreens, Tree Lighting and a sing along.

Come have coffee, cookies, and a picture with Santa as he hands out candy canes and toys.

For more information contact Charlotte Haines at 206-362-1131.



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Join a conversation with SCC's President Roberts on Wednesday

Shoreline Community College Library
Shoreline Community College is holding a "neighborhood" meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Shoreline Community College Dining Room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. (campus maps)

The meeting will be a conversation with President Roberts and a chance for the public to hear about a variety of topics including construction projects, housing plans, traffic concerns, the 5-way intersection, community partnerships, etc.

The format will include a presentation, a question and answer period, and an opportunity to mingle and enjoy refreshments.

Refreshments will be served; parking is free.



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Gothard Sisters Christmas show in Edmonds Dec 8


Christmas Tour: Edmonds! 

The Gothard Sisters are excited to announce their return to the beautiful Edmonds Center for the Arts as a part of their Christmas Tour! For the third year now, this will be the band's biggest local show of the year and they look forward to celebrating it once again in their hometown of Edmonds.

The Christmas tour will include Celtic-inspired arrangements of Christmas favorites, ancient carols re-imagined in new ways, Irish step dancing, sibling antics, storytelling and a magical holiday evening concert for the whole family.

Tickets are on full sale now; this year the seating is reserved rather than general admission, so you can pick your favorite seats when you order your tickets online. The Christmas tour includes a great discount when you bring 4 or more people, so don't forget to round up your friends, family and neighbors to come with you and we'll make this a great community event!

Christmas Tour - Edmonds Center for the Arts
Thursday, December 8th Show 7:30pm, doors at 7:00pm
410 4th Ave N, Edmonds 98020

Call for tickets: 425-275 - 9595



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Culture Share - free community potluck and dance will focus on Ghana



Culture Share, a free community event, is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th, 6pm – 8:30pm at the Richmond Highlands Rec Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Culture Share is a slight variation of the City of Shoreline’s past World Dance events.

Culture Share provides the opportunity to learn more about dances, music, traditions, and information from one culture / region, rather than a mix of various countries.

Saturday, December 17th will focus on Ghana, in partnership with the Shoreline Teen program and JHP Legacy, a Shoreline-based cultural arts organization.

There will be Ghanaian drumming, dancing, music, and food for kids, families, and all to enjoy!

Bring a potluck dish to share.




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Northwest Girlchoir concerts Dec 3 and 17


Get in the spirit of the season with Northwest Girlchoir!

Northwest Girlchoir is excited to present two concerts this season that feature holiday songs about the winter night sky: December Moon, December Stars on Saturday, December 3rd, and Brightest Winter Stars on Saturday, December 17th.

December Moon, December Stars features Northwest Girlchoir’s advanced choirs in a reflective evening that boasts holiday repertoire illuminated by sun, moon, and stars, including “Moon of Wintertime,” “Chasing the Northern Lights,” and “Amid the Splendors of the Sun.” And, don’t miss the world premiere of Northwest Girlchoir’s newly commissioned piece, “Ave Maris Stella” by Seattle composer Jessica French.

On December 17th, Northwest Girlchoir fills the stage at Meany Hall with over 250 voices in our all-choir, family-friendly concert, Brightest Winter Stars!

Northwest Girlchoir
 
Featuring songs about twinkling lights in the distance, cozy winter evenings, and the beauty and joy of the season, there’s nothing like the tradition of Northwest Girlchoir at the holidays. You’ll hear carols from Mexico, Denmark, and England, classics “with a twist” by Mozart and Tallis, spirituals from the African-American tradition, and contemporary favorites from Judy Garland and Coldplay. And join in a singalong with 40+ years of Northwest Girlchoir alumnae!

Tickets available online

December Moon, December Stars
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 7:00pm
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle
Tickets

Brightest Winter Stars
Saturday, December 17, 2016 | 3:00pm
Meany Hall, University of Washington
Tickets

Start Singing in January!

Northwest Girlchoir is also accepting new singers from grades 1-12 to join us in January. Learn more online. Girls in grades 1-2 may sign up for Prep Choir on the website – no audition required. Singers in grades 3-12 are invited to audition; the next audition date is December 19. Visit our website to schedule your audition and start singing! Generous scholarships are available.


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The Game's Afoot - comedy thriller opens at SCC Friday

Saturday, November 26, 2016



“The Game’s Afoot gives you everything you love about great live theatre. Billed as a comedy thriller you will find yourself swept along for a wild and funny ride.” 
--Cleveland Fine Arts Examiner

The Game's Afoot, Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133 (campus maps), December 2-4, 9-11 (Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30pm; Sundays – 3pm)

General Admission $15
College Student, Senior, Faculty, Staff $12
SCC College Students, Student 15 and Under $9

Tickets online or at the door.

Updated 11-27-2016 with ticket information




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PopUp Holiday Art Show - billy king at Town Center in Lake Forest Park

Market Fresh Fish
by billy king


The billy king PopUp Holiday Art Show continues through December 31st at the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

Wednesday - Sunday 12-5pm or by appointment 206-340-8881.

Same level as Third Place Books, next to Third Place Commons. To the right of the stage is a display of recent oil on wood paintings; When Vortex Collide. Inside the adjacent office area area prints, paintings and works on paper spanning 45 years.

billy king is a pioneer in the independent "PopUp Gallery" movement, having had a self produced temporary gallery in a different empty storefront for last 30 years, usually in the downtown Seattle core.

PopUp Holiday Art Show by Third Place Commons

This year's space is in the space formerly occupied by Shoreline Community College. After 45 years in downtown Seattle, billy king has now moved his art studio to Lake Forest Park Town Center and is thrilled to be here! Come by and say hello.

"Off the Wall- The Art of Billy King" video



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Parks Board meeting Thursday may take action on synthetic turf at Twin Ponds

Artificial turf was installed at Twin Ponds in 2008
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board Regular Meeting, Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:00 - 9:00pm, City Hall Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Agenda Highlights - full agenda, minutes, meeting materials
Comment on Agenda Items



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Tickets on sale now for Physical Poetry dance event


10th Annual
"Physical Poetry" 
January 13 & 14, 2017
7:30PM

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
15343 25th Ave NE

Shoreline 98155



Shorecrest High School Hip Hop Dance Team brings "Physical Poetry" to Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on January 13 - 14, 2017.

Exciting, heart-stopping, foot-stomping featuring dance forms and styles from companies all over the Northwest.

Experience two spectacular evenings on Friday and Saturday, packed with amazing talent from the Greater Seattle Area. This is a family friendly event that will have the audience craving more!



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Community presentations on School District construction bond

Community members will have two opportunities this week to learn more about the $250 million school construction bond that Shoreline School District voters will consider on the February 14, 2017 ballot.

Superintendent Rebecca Miner will present informational meetings at these locations:
  • Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7pm
  • Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7pm

The public is invited to hear information about the proposed bond, the school construction projects it would fund and have the opportunity to ask questions at the presentations.

You can find more information about the bond, including a copy of the presentation slides and frequently asked questions here

If you have questions about the bond or presentations, contact Curtis Campbell, public information officer206-393-4412.



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Review: Mr. Scrooge - it’s a Dickens of musical comedy experience


Mr. Scrooge
By Richard Morris,
Dolores Claman, Ted Wood
Directed by Kylie McKenzie Soder
Music Direction by Mark Press
Edmonds Driftwood Players
November 25 – December 18, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

It’s a Dickens of musical comedy experience.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is celebrating 58 years of providing high quality live theatre to our community. For the opening of the Christmas season, it is presenting this light-hearted version of the familiar Christmas tale, Mr. Scrooge.

The audience will enjoy cast members singing and dancing as a special treatment of the story of the awakening of Ebenezer Scrooge. There is wonderful costuming and set design, which reflect the sensation of “Steampunk.” Artistic elements blend with industrial items to create a new perspective on reality.

Imagine, for instance, a steam powered wristwatch, with a train whistle alarm. Could it be in this production? You will enjoy spotting those Steampunk features, which do make an appearance. Add your own Steampunk ideas / inventions, also.

The cast poses in front of the magical clock
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


The entire cast gives a wonderful portrayal of Ebenezer’s time travel experiences, from his present, into his past, and into his future. The magical background clock is appropriately his means of transportation.

Scrooge learns about himself as he visits his alternative possibilities. He may not be able to change the past, but he can work in the present to create a better future.

Scrooge takes actions to make a better life for himself and those around him. The most prominent of those who benefit from the new Mr. Scrooge is Bob Cratchit and his family, including the crippled boy, Tiny Tim.

Tiny Tim is inspired to say, “God Bless Us, Every One.”
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

From a life of loneliness, Ebenezer Scrooge has found happiness and caring from the Cratchit family. Relationships make the difference.

Be sure to attend a performance of Mr. Scrooge. The whole family will enjoy this special Christmas Holiday treat.




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Solstice Stroll returns to Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Friday, November 25, 2016

Solstice Stroll
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

From Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

After a year off, we're thrilled to bring back this holiday tradition! Thanks to a grant from 4Culture, we will light up the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden at the Solstice Stroll. We hope you can join us on December 9, 10, and 11, from 4:30 - 8pm (last entry at 7:30.)

Free shuttles will take you from the Richmond Beach Congregational Church (directions) to the Garden - our lot will be reserved for handicap access only.

You may remember from a few years ago we had kits of art supplies we sent out to area artists and groups who returned them to decorate the garden during the Solstice Stroll.

We are doing these kits again! The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is helping with the distribution of these kits, so if you'd like one (due back at the Garden on 12/4), go to this website and fill out the request form.



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One-On-One Computer help at LFP Library Monday

One-On-One Computer Help, Monday, November 28, 11am-1pm, LFP Library, lower level Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Have computer or software questions? Tech Tutor Volunteers provide basic level help to you. You may bring your own laptop, but Tech Tutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.

Call 206-362-8860 to register.



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How To Start A Fitness Regimen - free session at Shoreline Library

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How To Start A Fitness Regimen workshop at Shoreline Library, Sunday, November 27, 2pm, presented by EvergreenHealth.

Ready to start a fitness regimen but you just don't know where to start? Learn techniques, skills, tools and tips on how to establish and maintain a fitness program and have fun while doing it.

Registration required. Register online



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Learn how to make a beautiful holiday wreath Wednesday at Richmond Beach Library

ClipArtKid
Holiday Wreaths workshop on Wednesday, November 30, 7pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Learn how to make a beautiful holiday wreath with easy to make bows and unusual items.

This demonstration will show you how you can start with a simple Evergreen wreath and embellish it with everyday items to create a unique arrangement without breaking the bank!

Come see how it’s done, or bring your own wreath or swag to get started right away. Ribbon for bows will be provided.




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Small business Saturday



There's a lot of conversation today about online shopping and big stores jammed with customers for Black Friday specials.

But don't forget our small, local businesses. There are one of a kind businesses like the Beach House Greeting and Garden Essentia and there are bigger businesses that are still locally owned, such as Bartells, Thriftway, Central Market, Brown Bear.

Saturday is Small Business Saturday - a day when you are encouraged to seek out the one of a kind businesses in your own neighborhood or city.

If you need some suggestions, we have profiled a few in our Small Business section, which can be found on the front page under Features. It includes both services and retail.



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Flood damage is not covered by Homeowner's Insurance

Sheridan Beach before the flood control projects in LFP
2010

With the heavy rains of the past week, it seems like a good time for a refresher about floods and insurance. This information is from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
  • Homeowner policies typically do not cover flood damage. Flood damage is not on standard homeowner policies and most commercial policies, although many people assume it is. That can be a costly assumption. Your mortgage lender may require you to have flood insurance if your home is located in a flood-prone area, also known as a "special flood hazard area." You can estimate your property's flood risk online.
  • Most people buy flood insurance through the government’s National Flood Insurance Program, which is run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These policies are sold through local insurance agents and brokers, which you can locate online. As with most policies, there are limits to what is covered.
  • If your vehicle is damaged in a flood, your auto policy’s comprehensive coverage typically will cover it. However, you should verify you have that type of coverage with your insurance agent or broker. Read more about auto insurance.
Read more about flood insurance and damage caused by winter weather on OIC’s website.

It should be noted that most of the major flood areas in both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park have been resolved by Public Works projects.

Individual problems are created when it rains so much that the water table rises and water can seep into basements. Steep slopes can become waterlogged and slide. Being downhill from water runoff can also create problems. Low lying areas, streams, and water basins can collect more water than the outflow pipes can handle, flooding nearby homes.



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Richmond Beach Running Club will "burn off the bird" Saturday

From the Richmond Beach Running Club

Join us tomorrow for our Saturday run in Richmond Beach. Bring your family and friends still lingering from Thanksgiving.

Not sure what route we'll take because I want to be able to adjust it depending on our guests.

As a motivation to defeat those tryptophan induced comas, there is a Super Jock n Jill gift certificate up for grabs. We'll raffle it off IF we get at least 20 people for the run tomorrow.

As always, all speeds and abilities are welcome. Stretchers meet at the church parking lot at 8:00am and non-stretchers be ready to leave at 8:10am. The church parking lot is around the corner from the Richmond Beach Coffee Company, 1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177.

Hope to see you there.



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Shoreline City Council and Planning Commission joint meeting Monday

The Shoreline City Council and the Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a joint dinner meeting on Monday, November 28 at 5:30pm. 


They will be doing a year-end wrap-up, discussion of major issues, and planning for the new year.

The regular Council meeting will begin at 7pm in the Council Chambers.

Agenda Highlights
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Sarah Roberts for Prosecution Services
  • Discussion of Ord. No. 765 – Amending SMC 20.40 for Self-Storage Facilities
  • Discussion of New Agreement with King County for Animal Control Services
Link to full Agenda and staff documents

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Death notices as of November 25, 2016

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times


Margaret Roberts  1924-2016  After a lifetime in Moses Lake, Margaret moved to Seattle in 2002 to be close to family. She attended Northwest Church of Christ in Shoreline for several years. She died in Shoreline at the age of 92.

Donald Edward Jordan  1967-2016  Grew up in Lake Forest Park and graduated from Shorecrest in 1985. He was director of the Seattle Animal Shelter and the family asks that donations go to that organization in his name.

Frederick D. "Rick" Neuman  Age 62  Rick went to Shoreline High School, class of '72. He served in the US Army from '71 - '74. A carpenter by trade, he loved fishing and kept his boat at the Edmonds Marina.

Christina Soong  1960 - 2016  Raised in Taiwan during a time of social unrest, she was educated there in a Christian school. She moved to Montana in 1987 to get a degree in guidance and counseling. She married there. She and her husband lived in Seattle, then Taiwan, then returned to Seattle where she began working for Seattle Schools. They moved to Shoreline in 1995.

Roberta Kelley Mooers  Age 88  After her husband completed dental school, they moved to Shoreline where they bought a house in Innis Arden. She was active in the Innis Arden Club, Women's University Club, Alpha Phi sorority, the Dental Auxiliary, and University Presbyterian Church.

Patricia Ann West  1946 - 2016  Died on her birthday. She worked in the mortgage industry. Graveside services at Holyrood Cemetery and celebration of life in Lake Forest Park.

Donald Henry Nelson  1923-2016  After a career as an aerospace engineer, he and his wife retired to Shoreline in 1988. He served in the Army in WWII. He was an avid fisherman, loved to dance and was a voracious reader. A celebration of life was held in the clubhouse at Forest Hills Condos in Shoreline.

Hettie Lee Kinner  Worked with special needs students in the Shoreline School District.

Dorothy May Sparling 1921 - 2016  Passed away in Lake Forest Park. She was a very active volunteer in the Briarcrest Guild of Children's Hospital. She and her husband loved to travel, golf, and bowl.

Robert J. McConnell  1932 - 2016  Passed away at his home in Shoreline. Services at Westminster Assembly of God Church in Shoreline.

Alice E. Swanson  1917 - 2016  She and her husband raised their family in Shoreline. Services at Shoreline Community Church.

Carolyn Gay Haltom  1942 - 2016  Attended the UW and worked at Slope Indicator Company. Graveside services at Evergreen Washelli.

Christy Gerhart Cufley  1953 2016  A feminist and champion for women's rights, she earned her law degree in 1978 and became an administrative law judge for the State of Washington. She was President of the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club 2008-2009. Donations may be made in Christy's name to her favorite charities: NW Planned Parenthood, NARAL, or LFP Rotary.

Barbara Jean Wade  1931 - 2016  After her husband died at age 50, she entered the work force as an Attendant Counselor at the Fircrest School in Shoreline. She retired in 1991.

Marian K. Waldal  1940 - 2016  Married and settled in Shoreline in 1995. She loved cooking for family and friends and enjoyed dancing. Memorial services held at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.



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Wind and power - outage and clean up in Parkwood

Dept of Ecology staff view the downed tree

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

29 households in Parkwood were still without power at noon Friday from a tree fall in the wind Thanksgiving night. A new, single outage was reported Friday morning in Meridian Park from a different tree.

In Parkwood, one big tree dropped over N 155th, damaging numerous poles and wires.

Crews started the clean up at 8:30am Friday and it might take until mid day Saturday. There was a lot of damage.

N 155th was closed from 1st Ave NE to Meridian Ave N.


Vehicles were rerouted off N 155th onto 1st Ave NE. The Anglican Church is to the right.


That's a utility pole tangled in the wires on N 155th


A utility pole and street light are tangled in the wires and the battered transformer is on the ground on N 155th.



City Light crews are installing a grounding wire in preparation for repair work.


Power company vehicles. Note the electrical wire on the ground in front.




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Santa's on his way to Lake Forest Park

Santa's coming to LFP
Santa’s on his way to Lake Forest Park to launch the holiday season beginning this Friday.

He will take up residence at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.

The Jolly Old Elf will be in residence to hear the Christmas wishes of children great and small.

A photographer will be at the ready to take photos with Santa in the traditional Frederick and Nelson set that we all grew up with!

🎄Here's Santa's schedule.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula

Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula
by Andi Watson (graphic novel)

Princess Decomposia of the Undead is overwhelmed with work. Ghost papers to sign, alien reports to read, werewolf dignitaries to entertain ... and her father the King is no help at all.

But when a vampire with a sweet tooth joins the Royal Staff, some changes are on the wing ... and so is a bit of romance.

A cute love story with plenty of unexpected twists. I've never considered Chocolate Monster Cake as a possible defense strategy for zombies ... but maybe I should.

Recommended for ages 10 to adult. No cussing or sex, but lots of fun (un-) dead stuff.


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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Photo: Standoff at Hamlin Park

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Look in the direction that the dog is staring.

Yup, it's a bunny in the bushes.

Hamlin Park is full of them - surprising when you consider how many coyote sighting there have been. Those little guys must hop really fast.

Once I was driving up 15th NE and saw three bunnies, peacefully sitting on the grass between the sidewalk and the park, watching the cars go by.

DKH



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Black Friday DUI Emphasis Patrol on King County highways

WSPs full service police station on wheels
Photos courtesy WSP

The Washington State Patrol will be out in force this Friday, November 25, 2016, looking for Impaired Drivers during its Black Friday DUI Emphasis patrol.

WSP is deploying their mobile police station - the Mobile Impaired Driving Unit (MIDU) so suspect drivers can be processed on the scene.

The MIDU is a self-contained 36 foot motorhome that has been retrofitted as a mobile DUI processing center and incident command post.

The MIDU is equipped with three breath testing instruments, two temporary holding cells, three computer work stations, an incident command computer terminal, a dispatcher console with wireless access to WSP dispatch centers and a microwave downlink tower for real time broadcasts from WSP aircraft.

This is a full service police station on wheels.



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Jobs: WSDOT Traffic Safety Engineer

WSDOT has an outstanding opportunity for a professional with a considerable background in traffic analysis with a strong focus on safety.

Full description and application here



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Ask the Bird Lady - how do I keep rats away from my bird feeder

Rat and squirrel eating birdseed
on ground under bird feeder
Photo by Tom D. Bewley


A reader has a rodent question for Christine Southwick - The Bird Lady:

Christine - is it possible to feed birds without attracting rats? I'm happy to feed birds but haven't yet figured out how to not get RATS!!!

Chris replies:

Rats can be a problem. Sometimes bird seed may draw rats. More often rats were already there, but become visible because they stay out under the bird feeder(s).

I live adjacent to a sixteen-acre park. There are wood rats that live in the park, and undoubtedly one or two travel through my yard regularly. I never see one unless it is cold, and then I may see one under a feeder. So, I believe I would have a wood rat or two even without bird feeders.

When I put out extra seed on the ground, I only put a little seed on the ground in the morning when the birds and squirrels will eat it before evening.

If I keep seeing a rat, I mix peanut butter with vitamin D, and put that out along the rat's route. This will not hurt cats or raptors. (Do not use rat poison as it will kill whatever eats those rats.)

Large wharf rats, and Norwegian rats are another problem. You may have to stop feeding birds until the rat problem is eliminated.

Feeders on poles with a squirrel baffle and good quality food can be resumed at that time.

Hope that helps.
Chris the Bird Lady



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Power outage in Ridgecrest

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Power outage 11-24-2016 11:45pm
Ridgecrest

Around 1pm I checked the power outage map - it is that time of year, you know - and there was a very big area without power - 5,000 households - running along I-5 from the Ship Canal to Greenlake. All those half-roasted turkeys!

Things are banging around a bit outside in Shoreline so I just checked again. The previous outage has been fixed, but now 250 households in Ridgecrest are without power. The cause is a tree or tree branches that took out a power line.

Power is not due to be restored until 9:30am Friday morning. Hopefully dinner was done before the power went out, but it's going to be a cold night for a lot of our neighbors.

DKH



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Construction project may impact southbound traffic on Bothell Way NE (SR 522)

The City of Lake Forest Park warns that the southbound Business Access and Transit (BAT) lane on Bothell Way NE (SR 522) will be closed Monday and Tuesday, November 28 and 29, 2016, due to a driveway and sidewalk private construction project. 

The affected portion of the BAT lane is between NE 145th Street and NE 147th Street, between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.




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Happy Thanksgiving



Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Try to spend the day thinking of all the things that make you thankful - and don't discuss politics with your family!

I'm thankful for all the lovely people who take the photos that appear in this publication, who send in events, stories, poems, and press releases and write stories.

I'm thankful for people who point out errors and ask questions.

I'm thankful for people who subscribe, who Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or download us on their webpages. I'm thankful for people who share our stories and say where they came from, who tell their friends, neighbors, and coworkers about us.

I'm thankful for everyone who reads the stories - or looks at the headlines!

Have a wonderful day.

Diane Hettrick
Editor



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Cartoon: Pilgrims discovering Plymouth


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



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Shoreline provides Christmas shoeboxes for children around the world

A donor brings in a load of shoeboxes
Five volunteers are ready to receive them
Photo courtesy City Calvary Church

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, transforms empty shoeboxes into gifts of hope filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement, and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball.

Groups all around the country participate, providing 9 million shoeboxes to OCC, which delivers the gifts to children overseas living in extreme poverty or affected by war, disease and natural disaster.

Locally, City Calvary Chapel issued the call. During November 14-21, boxes poured in.

Shoreline area schools, churches and individuals donated over 1250 Samaritan's Purse Shoeboxes filled with gifts, school supplies, health needs, and books.
  • Shoreline Community Church brought 276
  • Network Christian Ministries 127
  • Shoreline Christian School 101

More came from Creekside Church, Shorewood High School's Salt and Light Club, Homeschooling His Way, Illuminati School, Seattle Christian Homeschool and of course, the host, City Calvary Chapel.

Church shoebox coordinator Nancy Washburn said, 
We will do it again next year and encourage more organizations and individuals to contribute to this wonderful project that helps teach children that Christmas is worldwide and is for Giving as well as Getting!

City Calvary Chapel is located at 152211 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, 206-316-8991.



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Pacifying the Dragon brings dance troupe and artists to Hamlin Park Dec 3

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Nightingale Dance Troupe in rehearsal
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Inspired by Hakka Chinese traditions from New Territories, Hong Kong, the Shoreline Public Art Program will host a community arts event from noon - 2:00pm on Saturday, December 3 at Hamlin Park, featuring a performance by Nightingale Dance Troupe.
Artist Jacob Foran working on a ceramic jar
which will be buried in Hamlin Park
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

To ensure good harvests in the future, and to cleanse the land after recent events, the Dragon must be ‘pacified.’

In addition to the dance performance offering an interpretation, a commissioned ceramic jar by Jacob Foran will be buried, along with joss paper burning.

The project will take place in the northwest corner of Hamlin Park, off of NE 166 St and 15th Ave NE in Shoreline 98155.

Financial support was provided through a grant from 4culture. 





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