Eco-Friendly Gardening at the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association Tuesday

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Shoreline rain garden
How we landscape our own yards ultimately affects the health of our local streams, lake, and even Puget Sound.

Lisa Haglund, King County Rain Garden Program Coordinator, will talk about where all that rainwater goes and what we, as residents, can do about it.

Then Judy Griesel, founding board member of Diggin' Shoreline, and Wildlife Habitat Steward, will share how you can make a difference by creating a simple garden that provides and preserves a much-needed habitat for a variety of birds and pollinators.

Join the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) for these garden-friendly topics at their March meeting, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall, third floor, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Free parking in the City garage.

Coffee and cookies.



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Don't forget: Community Blood Drive Monday at LFP Presbyterian

Community Blood Drive, Monday, March 20, 2017, 1-7pm (closed 3-3:45pm) at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park.

Make appointments here or call 1-800-398-7888. Walk-ins are also welcome! Invite/bring a friend!

Photo ID or BWNW/PSBC blood donor card required at time of donation.



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King's High School student strengthens family bonds through Unified Robotics

Madeleine and Gabi with their Lego Robot
Photo courtesy Unified Robotics


As a student with special needs, Gabi Stansberry has struggled with many things that most 14-year-old girls her age take for granted. Finding friends with common interests, having opportunities to try new things, and being included in a society that doesn’t understand her uniqueness have been constant challenges.

After living in Oregon for most of her life, Gabi recently moved back to the Seattle area and is a freshman at Mariner High School in the Mukilteo School District. She was excited to get to know her extended family, especially her cousin Madeleine who is currently a junior at King’s High School in Shoreline.

Madeleine is a member of the CyberKnights, a FIRST Washington Robotics Team from King’s Schools. In 2015, one of her teammates started Unified Robotics, a robotics program for students with and without intellectual disabilities, as a way to connect with her sister who had been diagnosed with Autism. (See previous story)

Madeleine and Gabi in their
competition uniforms
Photo courtesy Unified Robotics
Madeleine immediately thought of Gabi and how much fun it would be for the two of them to build and program a robot together. Up until then, Madeleine didn’t know how to connect with Gabi and was even a bit scared to try because she didn’t know how to navigate her disabilities.

When Madeleine asked Gabi if she wanted to form a robotics team together, Gabi quickly agreed. At the time, she probably didn’t know exactly what she was agreeing to but she knew it meant she got to spend time with her cousin.

The first step for Madeleine and Gabi was to form a team, which is not an easy feat. Each team needs a coach, mentor, LEGO EV3 kit for building the robot, and a computer for programming. There’s also the expense of team uniforms and a practice field.

Determined to make it happen without the support of a school or organization, Madeleine used her Christmas money to buy the LEGO kit and purchased robot themed dresses and leggings for them to wear as a uniform.

They became known as the Metallic Cousins and registered as a team.

Over a 6-week period, Gabi and Madeleine proceeded to build a battle-bot style robot out of LEGOS with the goal to push another robot out of the ring. It proved to be difficult at times as Madeleine learned how to communicate with Gabi and also keep her on task.

Madeleine and Gabi at theUnified Robotics World Championship at the Pacific Science Center
Photo courtesy Unified Robotics


But the joy on Gabi’s face when their robot came alive the first time was worth every moment. The season culminated with the cousins competing at the Special Olympics Unified Robotics World Championship at the Pacific Science Center in December 2016.

“As the competition grew closer, Gabi became more and more excited,” said Jami Stansberry, Gabi’s mother. “The first thing she would ask me every morning was if today was the day to do robots. She even came out of her room ready for school in her robot dress more than once!”

The day had finally arrived and Gabi and Madeleine competed in the championship event alongside 32 teams and 150 students in Washington State. They came in 2nd place in their division and won the Dazzling Design Award.

With Special Olympics Unified Robotics, it didn’t matter that Gabi has special needs. She was given the same opportunity as every other student to try new things and experience the joy of designing, building and programming a robot. At that moment at the Championship event, Gabi was just a high school girl celebrating her victory!

Taking a moment at competition
Photo courtesy Unified Robotics


“When I first asked Gabi to form a robotics team with me, I thought it would be nice to teach her about robotics,” said Madeleine. 
“What I didn’t realize was how much Gabi would teach me. I learned about the gap that exists in STEM education and how students with special needs have been excluded from this exciting field. I learned that they have a lot to contribute and we must find ways to provide an inclusive environment for all people, regardless of their circumstances. I also learned that I have a really cool cousin who is fun to hang out with and who also loves cats and robots as much as I do!”

The cousins are already planning to participate in Special Olympics Unified Robotics next year and can’t wait to start shopping for the perfect matching outfit!



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Reminder - LFP Hosts Safe Streets Open House on Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Lake Forest Park Safe Streets Project
open house Tuesday

The City of Lake Forest Park is hosting an open house at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, to get community input on priority projects needed to make its streets safer for all users, and to increase safe connections to transit and amenities like the Burke-Gilman Trail, Interurban Trail, parks, and schools.

The open house is part of the Safe Streets project, which was initiated by the City in the fall of 2016. Please join the discussion!


Open House - Lake Forest Park Safe Streets Project
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Lake Forest Park City Hall Council Chambers
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park 98155

Snacks and beverages will be provided

You can also share your ideas and sign up for email updates on the project website:


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SMT Finishes 39th Season with Cole Porter Classic- Kiss Me Kate!

Seattle Musical Theatre, Seattle’s longest-running musical theatre company, ends its 39th season with the Cole Porter classic, Kiss Me Kate!.

The show runs from April 7th through April 30th; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm, and a special Thursday performance on April 27th at 7:30pm. 

Kiss Me Kate is the charming story that follows two musical theatre actors - once married, now divorced – as they star together in a Broadway-bound musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Tensions mount and tempers flare, until it seems no amount of acting can save this show.

But when two gangsters arrive to settle an old score, success becomes a matter of survival! Filled with slapstick humor and classic songs like “Wunderbar” and “So in Love,” along with sizzling dance numbers like “Too Darn Hot,” it’s no wonder Kiss Me Kate became Cole Porter’s biggest hit!

“The theme for our 39th season has been Identity, and the team for Kiss Me Kate has truly embraced this concept in a variety of ways,” says Chris Mayse, Managing Artistic Director of SMT. 
“We will be holding talk back sessions following our first three Sunday matinees; with the emphasis being on Identity as it is viewed through the optics of theatre. We have really looked at multi-culturalism and gender roles in development of this production, which will only enhance the excitement that is built into this song-and-dance classic. I think it reflects the direction that SMT looks to head into as we stop to honor our 40th Anniversary next season.”

For those interested in the 40th Anniversary season, SMT will be announcing its four-show selections on opening night of Kiss Me Kate!

Tickets are currently on sale for Kiss Me Kate! Go to the SMT website for tickets and to learn more about the company and their upcoming season.



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Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday

Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, March 22, 7pm. The library is on the lower level of Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way.

The Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee serves as a liaison between the Lake Forest Park Library, the Lake Forest Park City Council, the Lake Forest Park Mayor, the community of Lake Forest Park, and the King County Library System.

The Committee meets quarterly in March, June, and September on the fourth Wednesday of the month and in December on the first Wednesday of the month.



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Diva Espresso lands in the Kenmore Hangar

 

Left: Jessica Hamper (Diva Espresso Director of Operations), Mele Olsen (Diva Espresso owner), Greg Hamper (Diva Espresso owner), Mayor David Baker, and City Manager Rob Karlinsey sign a six-year lease to occupy the retail space inside the Hangar.
Right: The 4,500 square foot Hangar building will open summer 2017.


The City of Kenmore and locally owned and operated coffee retailer Diva Espresso have signed a six-year lease to occupy 1,200 square feet of retail space inside the 4,500 square feet Hangar building at the 20,000 square feet Town Square in downtown Kenmore. Build out is expected to begin in April. The opening of the Diva Espresso Kenmore location is planned for late spring. It will be the company’s seventh non-franchised shop.

Diva Expresso will complete the living room ambiance that’s planned for the Hangar. Residents, visitors and employees from nearby businesses will soon have a new place to relax with a great cup of coffee, a tasty lunch or sweet treat while enjoying the beauty and serenity of Kenmore’s new Town Square.

“Signing this agreement with Diva Espresso is the latest in a series of significant steps we’ve taken over the last several years to move forward with the community’s vision for downtown Kenmore,” said Mayor David Baker. “Diva Espresso’s local brand is a great fit for our City’s newest hangout space. Their presence in the Hangar Building will help to shape the warm and inviting atmosphere we envision for the space.”

Anticipated to open in late Spring, Diva Espresso will operate seven days a week from 6am to 8pm Monday – Saturday and 7am to 6pm Sundays serving espresso and other coffee drinks, teas, and other beverages, such as smoothies and Italian sodas; baked goods, sandwiches and related food items; ice cream; and beer and wine for on-premises consumption.

“We are thrilled to expand the Diva family to the City of Kenmore! We are looking forward to helping the City build a strong and vibrant community,” said Diva Espresso Director of Operations Jessica Hamper.

In summer 2017, the highly anticipated Town Square and Hangar building will open to the community as a new destination in downtown Kenmore with a #WhyILoveKenmore grand opening event.

Courtesy City of Kenmore

The Town Square and Hangar are part of a multi-million dollar public-private downtown investment that includes pedestrian improvements and street restriping for additional on-street parking; the LINQ Building’s 94 modern residential lofts and flats that opened in February; plans for a new sit-down restaurant; the Spencer 68 Apartments + Lofts completed in 2015 with the second phase constructed slated for completion in August 2017; and the relocation of Kenmore Camera in 2014.

These developments will bring more than 300 multi-family units to Kenmore’s downtown when complete. Learn more about Kenmore Village here.

Diva Espresso has been independently owned and operated since 1993 and now has six locations throughout Downtown and North Seattle. We believe noteworthy coffee only originates with a combination of moral and equitable relationships between grower, broker, roaster and consumer. Diva continuously strives for excellence in customer service and product quality. Perfection In-A-Cup!



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Taste, Explore and Discover True Tea - Wednesday Mar 22

Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus
Taste, Explore and Discover True Tea, Wednesday, March 22, 7pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177.

Even though it is the second-most widely consumed beverage in the world, very few people actually know what it is.

We call a lot of hot beverages "tea", but true tea encompasses that which comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis—the tea plant.

In this 90 minute class, learn about the history and origins of true tea: white, green, oolong, black and pu'erh tea and how each of these teas is made from the leaves of the same plant.



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Nominate a deserving person for a Life Changer award

YOU likely know someone who has made life better for others. That someone might be a friend, a teacher, a doctor, a pastor or anyone.

YOU can gain recognition for that deserving person by nominating him or her for an American Legion Life Changer Award. It’s easy to nominate someone and a successful nomination will provide a wonderful reward for that deserving person.

To make a nomination, write up to 300 words describing how your nominee made life better. Include the full name, address and phone number of the nominee, as well as your full name, address and phone number. Then, before May 1, 2017, e-mail the nomination to this email address.

Or you can mail your nomination to American Legion Post 227, PO Box 55193, Shoreline, WA 98155-0193.

The Life Changer award is sponsored by the Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of the American Legion. Post members will select the winner. The winner will receive a framed certificate plus a $200 gift certificate for dining at the enchanting Sky City restaurant atop the Seattle Space Needle.

Any questions about the awards program can be directed to the above e-mail address. That special someone, who has made life better for you or for others that you know, deserves recognition and YOU can get it for him or her.



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LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck - Thursday, April 6



LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck - Thursday, April 6th

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 6th! The Shoreline PTA Council is proud to partner with the Shoreline Public Schools for the 2nd annual LGBTQ Families and Allies Potluck Dinner on Thursday, April 6th from 5:30-7:30pm at Shoreline Center.

Join members of your Shoreline/LFP community in support of LGBTQ families as we share a meal and fun activities for all ages! Bring an entree or side dish to share. For questions, email Kim Darcy or call 206-393-4217.

RSVP for this free, fun event  ​



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Driftwood: Leaving Iowa


This critically-acclaimed play, "Leaving Iowa," by Tim Clue and Spike Manton is a hilarious, family-friendly comedy that is a toast to the idealism and character of parents from the "greatest generation," and a little roast of their dedication to the family road trip.

This comedy about family and family vacations is a show suitable for ages 10 to 110.

Performances: March 23 - April 2, 2017
Thurs-Sat at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

Performances are at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St Edmonds, WA
Tickets are $25.00. Senior/Junior/Military,$22.00.
('Babes in arms' are discouraged and a ticket is required for each patron attending the performance.)

Purchase tickets online or call 425-774-9600, option 1.



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Expanded Special One-on-One Computer, Cameras, etc. Instruction Offered

Personal instruction in computers, tablets, cell phones,
cameras and programs like email, Facebook, Skype
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Instructor Richard Harrison teaches a variety of one-on-one sessions, by appointment, at the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

He is pleased to announce that he has added Tablets and Cell Phones to the list of options available.

COMPUTER and CAMERA INSTRUCTION: Individual instruction with computer and point and shoot camera skills can be provided by appointment with our computer instructor, Dick Harrison.

Instruction is available for any of the following areas:
  • Computer (PC, not Apple) Basics and Intermediate, including instruction in Microsoft Word or Excel
  • Digital Camera Basics (for point-and-shoot cameras, not SLRs)
  • Tablets and Cell Phones (Android, not Apple)
  • Working with digital picture files, taken with a camera or cell phone
  • Email which includes sending attachments
  • Files transfer and management
  • Help with Facebook, Skype

You may use the Senior Center's computer or bring your own laptop. The Senior Center has a computer with Windows 7.

If you have a laptop with a Windows 10 Program, our instructor can help you. Just ask for the Windows 10 instruction time. Please remember to bring your laptop.

Make an appointment for instruction at the Front Desk or by calling the senior center at 206-365-1536. 
Appointments can be made for Mondays in one hour time slots between the hours of 2:00-4:00pm. 
Fee: $22 for Senior Center Members/ $25 for non-members (one hour minimum)

Cancellations: Please notify the center 48 hours in advance if you must cancel an appointment. Refunds may or may not be given.

A computer is available for use by center participants when not in use for instruction or if the room is not in use for a class. Check with the Front Desk for an available time.

Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located on the Shoreline Center Campus, 18560 1st AVE NE #1, south end. 206-365-1536.



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Sound Transit saw a 89 percent jump in light rail ridership one year after U Link opens

Light rail train
Since light rail began serving Capitol Hill and the University of Washington, average ridership on Link grew to 65,100 people each weekday.

One year ago Sunday, Sound Transit launched light rail service to Capitol Hill and Husky Stadium, contributing to an 89 percent growth in average weekday ridership on Link from February 2016 to February 2017.

Weekend ridership on Link has also been strong, averaging 39,400 on Saturdays and 29,200 on Sundays—a 73 percent jump to last year.

In February alone, 1.5 million people rode light rail — a 78 percent increase for the month compared to February last year.

"I can't think of a better way to mark U Link's first birthday than by celebrating the dramatic growth in ridership since light rail service began serving Capitol Hill and UW last March," said Board Chair and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. 
"As we expand light rail to other communities, thousands more will soon enjoy the ease and comfort of riding Link."

"The demand for light rail service — during the work week and weekends — is proof that investments in its continued expansion is critically needed," said Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff.

"Light rail expansions now and in the future will provide a vital regional transit network that is essential to supporting population growth, jobs and a robust regional economy."

During the fourth quarter last year, the UW and Capitol Hill stations accounted for 16,000 of 65,600 average weekday boardings on Link.

More ridership information can be found here.

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Sound Transit: Proposed Trump budget undermines light rail expansions, including Lynnwood Link

Funding slashed for Sound Transit's Lynnwood Link in Trump budget
From Sound Transit

Immediate impacts include elimination of $1.17 billion in federal funding for Lynnwood Link

The Trump Administration released its proposed budget Thursday for fiscal year 2018 which would end the federal government's grants program that supports building new mass transit projects around the country.

The action would cause far-reaching impacts on the construction of voter-approved projects in the Puget Sound region, with the most immediate being elimination of $1.17 billion in New Starts funding for the Lynnwood Link light rail extension. 

It would also block a $500 million request for extending light rail to Federal Way.

In coming years, elimination of the federal New Starts program would impact Puget Sound commuters and taxpayers by blocking efforts to secure more than $5 billion in federal contributions toward voter-approved projects. The funding is assumed in the agency's financial plans based on past federal funding levels.

"It's distressing that the new administration seeks to slash funding for the very type of infrastructure investments the president has consistently supported," said Sound Transit Board Chair and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. 
"People in the region just voted for $54 billion to help fund mass transit with the assumption we'd continue receiving federal support. Now we're being told that sensible transit projects are not a priority. We'll work hard with our congressional delegation to ensure transit remains a top priority for federal transportation funding."

Sound Transit will closely monitor the budget process and work aggressively with congressional leaders to reverse the proposed cuts. 

"The move to zero-out federal funding for regional infrastructure projects is a body blow," said Sound Transit Chief Executive Officer Peter Rogoff. 
"Shortly after joining Sound Transit, I reduced the agency's federal grant assumptions to levels that seemed more reasonable to sustain over the long term. 
"We did not anticipate a scenario in which the federal government would completely walk away from the table after decades of partnership with cities across America."

The actions contemplated in the proposed budget would represent the first time in recent memory that an administration said that it would not advance major transit projects that were in the federal pipeline under a prior administration. Nationally, the cuts affect 69 projects across the country currently in the Federal Transit Administration New Starts pipeline. Those projects together are requesting $60 billion.

If funding is not restored, the agency's Board of Directors would need to exercise options for closing the gap from losing federal funding. Options include adjusting project timelines and scopes and assuming more debt at a greater cost to taxpayers.


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Meridian Park Neighborhood Meets on Mar 21 About Fire Safety with Fire Dept

On Tuesday, March 21st at 7pm, the Meridian Park Neighborhood Association monthly meeting focuses on fire safety, fire hazards, hydrants, and your local Shoreline Fire Dept.

Bring your questions and join Michelle Pidduck, Community Educator and Public Information Officer from the Shoreline Fire Department to learn where you can turn to for information when you hear sirens in your neighborhood, and how you can improve your personal safety and health.

Monthly MPNA meetings are held in Room 303 at City Hall located at 17500 Midvale Ave N. Light refreshments will be served. For more information email or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302. All are welcome at MPNA meetings.



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Average Joe Cat Show photo contest raises money for cat shelter


The Average Joe Cat Show is a fun, family-friendly event hosted by Purrfect Pals. On May 6, dozens of cats will gather at Shoreline’s Spartan Recreation Center to compete in silly cat show categories such as “Most Impressive Ear Hair” and “Loudest Purr.” Think of this event as a huge party to celebrate cats and their quirks!

The cat photography show will showcase a room full of images of kitty models who are competing for titles like “Best Cat in a Box” and “Grumpiest Looking Cat.”

Online voting in the "People's Choice" Competition has already begun! Vote today for your favorite entries in the cat show and cat photo contest! Votes are only $1.00 each and there is no limit to the number of times you can vote! All proceeds support Purrfect Pals cats and kittens so please vote generously!

It's not too late to enter your cat and start voting! Visit our Average Joe Cat Show page to submit photos or register online!



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Parks and Tree board meeting Thursday

Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board Regular Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017, 7:00 - 9:00pm. City Hall Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133

Agenda Highlights
  • Joint Use Agreement between the City of Shoreline and Shoreline School District (Discussion)
  • Aquatics/Community Center Feasibility Study (Action) 
Link to the Community Calendar for the full agenda and documents.


Contact Us: Lynn Gabrieli, Administrative Assistant III  206-801-2602



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Gardeners - mark your calendars for the Master Gardeners Plant Sale May 5


King County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Market
2-Day Sale
UW Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle

  • Friday, May 5, 4-8pm open to public
  • Saturday, May 6, 9-5pm
  • No Sunday hours

The weekend starts with the Preview Party - a fundraiser for the MG Foundation of King County, Friday, May 5. Tickets are available online

Tons of tomatoes, veggie starts, fragrant herbs, perennials, natives and specialty vendors with garden art. Master Gardeners will help to to choose the right plants, find easy-to-grow plants, and give advice on planting and maintaining your garden throughout the year.

Join us to get your garden growing this year.

NEW this year. Garden Education Talks on Saturday, May 6th. Open to the Public: Ciscoe Morris, Karen Chapman, Bill Thorness, Elaine Sherbrooke.



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Shred your documents April 1 at Aurora Square

Clean up your home office!

Shredding event April 1, from 10am – 2pm at the Sears upper parking lot located at 15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline 98133.

The truck will be by the entrance near the Bank and headed toward Central Market and Sears.

The event is a fundraiser for Shoreline Relay for Life.

All donations are welcome and there is no limit on the amount of sacks or boxes you can bring.  

Shred-It is the provider of the services.



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Shorewood Boosters promote spirit and pride in supporting student activities

Providing Spirit Pride Support Since 1975
Membership:  For $20 per membership, any supporter of the mission of Shorewood Boosters may become a member by visiting our website at shorewoodboosters-giving.weebly.com/membership. While we encourage members to attend the monthly meetings and become involved with the many fun activities Boosters offers, there are no obligations attached to becoming a Booster!

Meetings:  Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the staff lounge. First-time or veteran parents--anyone who wants to support kids’ extracurricular activities--is welcome. 

Volunteer:  Many helpers are needed to assist with Boosters’ numerous activities. To volunteer, come to any Booster meeting or visit the Shorewood Boosters’ website


Mission: Shorewood Boosters promotes spirit and pride at Shorewood High School by fundraising for sports teams, clubs and activities through an annual auction; sponsoring spirit activities at sporting events; selling Shorewood spirit gear; providing concessions at home games on campus; offering scholarships for involved students; and encouraging people to rally together to support our students’ diverse interests.



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Shorecrest girls' tennis vs Kamiak in season opener

Friday, March 17, 2017

Varsity girls' tennis Wesco 2A/3A
3-17-17 at Kamiak
Shorecrest 3 - Kamiak 4
Shorecrest overall 0-1

Singles - Shorecrest players listed first

1.  Anna Burke Gr 10 v Angela Lee Gr 11 - 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 W
2.  Sophie Ivens Gr 10 v Tuanette Nguyen Gr 12 - 6-0-, 6-1 W
3.  Eli Parsek Gr 12 v Annabel Lee Gr 12 - 2-6, 2-6 L
4.  Bella Saunders Gr 10 v Haley Gilbert Gr 11 - 2-6, 3-6 L

Doubles - Shorecrest players listed first

1.  Tessa Farnam Gr 12 / Julie Moss Gr 12 v Aliea Marrero Gr 12 / Nicole Briggs Gr 12 - 6-4, 6-4 W
2.  Kim Tran Gr 10 / Sydney Leek Gr 11 v Jaclyn Munson Gr 12 / Mackenzie Wesson Gr 11 - 1-6. 4-6 L
3.  Coco Hart Gr 11 / Kate Wiper Gr 12 v Leah Robison G 9 / My Nguyen Gr 11 - 6-1, 2-6, 1-6 L

--Robert Mann



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Photo: Strange light in the sky

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

In case you are wondering, that bright spot of white in the top right corner of the photo is not an overexposure.

It's actually a star, which is far far away. It's called "the sun". It has appeared in our skies in the past but is usually obscured by a thick layer of clouds.

It may be visible again in the next few months but sightings are elusive because it doesn't stay around long.

Thanks to Lee Lageschulte for capturing this image.

--DKH

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Shorewood Drama presents The Addams Family Musical


Shorewood High School Drama Presents

The Addams Family Musical 


March 30, 31, April 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7:00pm
April 2 and 9 - 3:00pm

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. Yes, they're the Addams Family coming to life in a new macabre musical comedy, The Addams Family, created by the authors of "The Jersey Boys" and the composer and lyricist of "Big Fish."

Join Gomez and Morticia Addams and the rest of the family for a comically morbid gathering when daughter Wednesday brings home her normal boyfriend and his uptight parents. Everything will change for this family and you're invited to the party.

Come in, we'll leave the lights off for you!



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Photos: Shorewood baseball vs Juanita High School Wednesday

The Shorewood Thunderbirds take to the field in the first game of the season.


Shorewood baseball vs Juanita High School
March 15 2017 Meridian Park Field
Juanita 4 - Shorewood 2 

Photos by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood shortstop Arthur Pate puts the tag on the runner at second base.



Thunderbird Kaden Graves slides into home to score Shorewood's first run in the game.




 

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Give Blood - Save Life - Blood drive at LFP Presbyterian on Monday

Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church and BloodworksNW are sponsoring a community blood drive!

Please consider the priceless value of your blood donation to someone in our community in critical need of blood or blood products! Blood works miracles every day!

Monday, March 20, 2017, 1-7pm (closed 3-3:45pm)
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

Make appointments here or call 1-800-398-7888. Walk-ins are also welcome! Invite / bring a friend! Photo ID or BWNW/PSBC blood donor card required at time of donation.

Please consider helping us boost our community blood supply by sharing a little time and blood at our community blood drive. Thanks for considering (and donating!)



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Traffic to stop several times overnight on I-5 in north Seattle, March 20-24

Attention late-night commuters: Anyone who uses I-5 through Seattle needs to be prepared to see some delays overnight next week while WSDOT helps Seattle City Light with some important work.

Starting Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24, traffic going both directions of I-5 will slow to a stop up to five times between State Route 520 and Northeast Northgate Way, from 11:59pm until 4am the next morning.

Traffic may be stopped for up to 25 minutes during these hours.

The northbound I-5 off-ramp to Ravenna Boulevard / Northeast 65th Street and the Northeast 50th Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close from 11:59pm Monday to 4am Tuesday.

This is all so Seattle City Light crews can pull power lines over I-5 at Northeast 60th Street to help enhance the reliability of their electrical system.

If you want to find out more about what’s going on, check out the project page and the Seattle City Light Twitter page.



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UW Bothell assistant professor gets five year grant for research on regenerating heart tissue

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Hung Cao, PhD, UW Bothell
UW Bothell’s Hung Cao gets NSF Early Career Award to continue developing device that measures zebrafish heart regeneration

Hung Cao, University of Washington Bothell electrical engineering assistant professor, has been awarded $549,000 from the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER).

Cao will use the five-year grant to continue developing tiny electronics to monitor the hearts of free-swimming zebrafish, a popular aquarium fish often used in research. Their hearts can regenerate after a 20 percent loss. The research could lead to possible treatments for people who suffer heart attacks.

Heart monitors so minute they can be worn by a fish as small as the tip of your pinky finger can be made in the University’s “clean room” in Discovery Hall. Cao’s zebrafish are located at a University of Washington School of Medicine research facility in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle.

He says no existing technology can do what he plans. “At this point, I would say our lab is the only one in the world trying to do this.”

Cao is the fourth UW Bothell faculty member to receive the prestigious CAREER award, says Carolyn Brennan, assistant vice chancellor for research.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Happy St. Patrick's Day



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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Coffee with the LFP Mayor on Saturday

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Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, March 18, 2017

Are you out and about on Saturday morning? Stop by City Hall and have coffee with Mayor Johnson.

He is interested in hearing what’s on your mind and what is important to you as a resident of Lake Forest Park.

Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:00 to 10:30am, Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Coffee and light refreshments provided.

Then at 11am help the Mayor plant redwood saplings in Horizon View Park. See previous story. 



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Shoreline Track Jamboree Thursday results

Shoreline Track Jamboree at Shoreline Stadium
Thursday, 3/16/2017
Participating schools: Shorecrest, Shorewood and Kings.
This meet was non-scoring so there are no team scores.


Individual results here



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Small Ensemble Recital at SCC Music department Friday - open to public



The Small Ensemble Recitals are considered to be a “talent showcase” for the dedicated music students at Shoreline Community College. This is their time to shine in the spotlight and to have an opportunity to perform in front of their peers.

Students are chosen by their instructors to perform at the recitals and the criteria requires students to have been involved in a music ensemble throughout the quarter. This is an invaluable experience for students to build confidence musically through focused preparation. The opportunity to perform in front of an audience helps them develop their stage presence.

Everyone is welcome to attend in support of student performers.

Shoreline Community College - Small Ensemble Recital, Friday, March 17, 2017 at 12:30pm.

Shoreline Community College - Music Department, Music Building 800, Room 818, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline 98133. Campus maps.

Free Admission but small fee for parking on campus.

Vocal Ensemble -  Directed by Dr. Charles Enlow
Performing: “What You Mean to Me” from Finding Neverland
Singers: Anita Proudfoot and Ferandi Yennas

Performing: “For Now” from Avenue Q
Jaime Worthington, Anita Proudfoot, Danny Bracy, Ferandi Yennas, Mike Anthis, Josh Pulley

Repertoire Jazz Ensemble -  Directed by Steve Kim
Performing: “Toys” and “Tell Me a Bedtime Story"
Musicians: Scott Anders – Keyboard, Ben Haase – Bass, Nick Gronewald  and Andrew Ferguson – Guitar, Jasan Pai – Alto Sax, Dane Stafford – Drums

Brass Ensemble -  Directed by Al Keith
Performing: "La Vaillance"
Musicians: CJ Roundy – Tuba , Andrew Cram, Nick Gronewald – Trumpets, Bazel Rivera – Trombone

Snarky Ensemble -  Directed by Jeff Kashiwa
Performing: ”Cachaca” and ”Tarova”
Musicians: David Bissell and Dillyn Kost - Alto Sax, Steve McAnulty - Bari Sax,  Andrew Cram and Joseph Mertens - Trumpet, Kyle Amundson - Guitar




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Public Art City of Shoreline #2: Contemplating the Arc

Photo by Jerry Pickard


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Echo Lake Park 2021 NW 190th Street
City of Shoreline 1% for Art Program 2008

Contemplating the Arc  Stuart Nakamura, artist. Concrete, stone, steel

Artists' Statement: In response to the location and nature of the park, my approach is to create imagery which reinforces what I feel is the character of the park ... that of a sanctuary from an otherwise noisy and busy suburban setting.

I also felt that the artwork should reflect the lake's natural elements and place equal importance to the horizontal aspect of the space due to the quantity of large vertical elements already present...

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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WeatherWatcher: Special Weather statement regarding shallow landslide risk

Vulnerable areas are those with almost vertical slopes.
This is the slide that took out the road from Pt. Wells to Woodway

The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a special weather statement regarding shallow landslides. Please note that this is not a warning or advisory, it is simply informational.

Due to higher than normal rainfall this week and the expected continued moderate rainfall into the weekend and next week, soils will become near full saturation. This saturation is causing the USGS landslide threshold to be exceeded from background risk into the low risk level of rain-induced shallow landslides for the area.

Places that are at this low risk in our area are in the watersheds of Lake Forest Park and the bluffs above Bothell Way and along the Puget Sound shoreline.

Bottom line: This is not a warning, watch or advisory. The likelihood of any landslide in our area is still very low. The risk has been elevated to just slightly above the background level due to our higher than normal precipitation this week.



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Shoreline’s living room: Vibrant coffee shop builds community

One Cup Coffee at The Junction provides a warm atmosphere on a grey and rainy day.
Photo by Anran Lin


By Anran Lin

While Shoreline’s coffee business is stagnant, One Cup Coffee is flourishing by using philanthropy, a community feel, and great coffee.

Located at 16743 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, One Cup Coffee opened in late 2014 and has been popular with locals ranging from students, to business people, and to construction workers, and City Councilmembers.

One Cup Coffee owner Christian Kar has been roasting and retailing coffees in Washington for more than two decades. Launched in 2010, the One Cup brand now runs three shops, with a fourth underway in the heart of Greenwood.

In 2014, One Cup opened its shop in Shoreline when the lead pastor of Bethany Community Church, Scott Sund, reached out to Kar. Sund believed in Kar’s community contribution ethic and his philosophy of creating neighborhood-centric coffee shops, which he thought could potentially build a “living room” setting in the Shoreline community.

“We wanted to make a positive impact on this part of Aurora Avenue,” said Sund.

Located on Aurora Avenue North among car dealerships and aging buildings, One Cup Coffee in The Junction building stands out with its bright and modern look.

Beside being known for its coffees, One Cup Coffee also sells sweet and
savory pastries purchased from local bakeries.
Photo by Anran Lin 
 

People have the misconception that One Cup Coffee is part of the church and that it’s a religious organization, but we are not, said Kar.

“We both just have a common mission to be involved in the community, and make a positive impact in the world.” Kar said.

Since opening, One Cup had been setting aside a portion of every sale and donating that directly to local charities providing critical services in the community.

One such example is Food4Kids – a backpack program to provide at risk youth with food for after school and weekends when they may typically have bare cupboards at home.

At the moment, Kar is revamping his local charitable programs, hoping to come up with a more impactful community service model. Kar says, “We are working to give back in other ways. We want to support the community that supports us.”

In the meantime, One Cup continues to offer its ‘suspended coffee’ program where customers can buy a cup of coffee for someone in need.

Located at a unique spot, One Cup Coffee is within a minute’s walk of Shorewood High School, Shoreline Community College, a methadone clinic and a variety of businesses. A typical day at One Cup Coffee serves clientele that range from city staff, to soccer moms and their kids, to patients from the methadone clinic. Construction companies hold early morning coffee sessions there before going on site.

The large and open space boasts a variety of tables from two person to a large wooden table that seats 10-12 people. There are seating areas with big comfortable chairs and coffee tables.

“We have all kinds of people here every day,” One Cup Coffee manager Tonia Hume said.

The majority of the clientele are long-term customers, like the Bethany Community Church, whose offices are in the back part of the building. Every Tuesday, One Cup Coffee lends a spot to the church where they set up tables out on the sidewalk to give away free coffees and donuts to community members who could really use more caring and kindness in their lives. 

The espresso bar at One Cup Coffee. Art hangs on the walls.
Photo by Anran Lin 

“The partnership with One Cup has been beautiful and we continue to believe we are called to make a difference together,” said Sund.

Huge wall murals of the Interurban Trolley that recall Shoreline’s history are not accidental.

Kar says, “Connection to history and perhaps a simpler, more relational way of life, is a hallmark of our brand. Our local coffee shops endeavor to create and enhance the sense of local community.”

When he opens a new shop, it becomes part of that community’s history. “We like to showcase that history with photos and memories.”

When it comes down to it, Kar says, “We like to say the 'world comes together over coffee'. Now there’s a nice place for that to happen right here in Shoreline.“
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Special for readers of the Shoreline Area News

Mention the Shoreline Area News at One Cup between now and the end of March 2017 to receive a FREE 12oz prepared beverage + your choice of Sweetbread. One per customer - excludes blended beverages.
Enjoy!


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Photo: Look to the rainbow

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee says "While working at my computer, I looked up and saw the rainbow. After all the rain, maybe there is a promise of sunshine this weekend."



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King's student named semi-finalist in robotics competition

Madeleine Schwitters hears herself named to the
Dean's List Semi-Finalists
FIRST Robotics (FRC) Team 4911 CyberKnights, a robotics team from King’s High School, is proud to announce that Madeleine Schwitters has been named a FIRST Dean’s List Semi-Finalist at the West Valley District Event in Spokane.

Madeleine will represent the team at the Pacific Northwest District Championship April 5-8, 2017 where she will compete for the opportunity to represent the team at the World Championships later that month.

The Dean’s List Award began in 2010 to celebrate outstanding student leaders whose passion for and effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals is exemplary. In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of the FIRST most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors this award for the selected top students.

The FIRST Dean’s List Award is awarded to a current student leader who has led their FIRST Robotics Competition team and communities to increase awareness for FIRST and its mission while achieving personal technical expertise and accomplishment, and who will be great leaders of FIRST’s ever growing student alumni.

CyberKnights coach Mike Thompson with Madeleine
at a team event

Madeleine was nominated by CyberKnights coach and King’s High School teacher Mike Thompson because of her natural ability and interest in building, leading groups, programming robots and passion for ensuring every student has the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

She has held numerous leadership roles on her FRC and FTC teams including Drive Captain, Mill Lead and CAD Lead for Critical Systems. She coaches an FLL team, started a Special Olympics Unified Robotics team and mentors at robotics summer camps. She devotes about 30 hours per week to the team and outreach events, while maintaining a 3.96 GPA in mainly AP and college-prep courses.

After realizing the importance of STEM and how it impacts people’s lives around the world, Madeleine wanted to ensure every student has access to STEM education regardless of their circumstances.

She recently launched a non-profit called Kids and Tech with the mission to help children explore STEM in fun ways and enable everyone access to STEM education and activities.

Through Kids and Tech, Madeleine is promoting FIRST Robotics as well as camps offering need-based scholarships, low-cost/free community events related to STEM, and even fun science experiments to do at home.

Madeleine has started a
non-profit to promote robotics
She hopes to use this non-profit to promote equity in her community and eventually worldwide. She’s working to provide scholarships to underprivileged children so they can attend STEM camps, and securing donations to provide LEGO Kits, laptops, and other equipment to schools and groups that cannot afford to start STEM programs without it.

“I’m beyond proud of the contribution Madeleine is making to spread STEM and the ideals of FIRST, said Mike Thompson. “Madeleine has made it clear that her journey with FIRST is just beginning. She plans to mentor a team during college, volunteer at events, and would love to continue coaching.”

The FIRST Dean’s List Award has attracted the attention of prestigious colleges and universities who desire to have FIRST Dean’s List students apply for admissions.

“I am honored to be nominated for this award and am beyond excited to be recognized as a semi-finalist,” said Madeleine. “FIRST has inspired me to pursue engineering, understand the importance of STEM and ensure everyone has access to STEM education. I look forward to representing my team at the next level of competition.”

You can learn more about the CyberKnights on their website and about FIRST Robotics on their website



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