Crime in Shoreline week ending 5-30-17 - Costco had a rough week

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter week ending May 30, 2017

Trending: vehicle prowls, both with and without breaking windows. Domestic violence assaults. Trespasses for shoplifting, public drunkenness. Ballinger McDonalds Trespassed multiple people.

05-20  Mail theft 145xx block Dayton N.
05-20  Caught someone trying to steal a backpack at the Y. Trespassed.
05-20  Heroin users caught shooting up near where kids were playing baseball, 7xx N 167th.
05-22  Woman parked RV on side of road and when she returned later in the day, someone was sleeping in it. N 165th and Aurora.
05-22  Storage locker burglarized at Ballinger Commons.
05-22  Shoplifter at Home Depot was booked on an outstanding felony warrant.
05-22  Someone shoplifted underwear from Lovers Package store.
05-22  Bicycle stolen from trailhead while owner hiked. NW 188th and 15th NW.
05-23  Person caught prowling around the police station was Trespassed.
05-23  Person in neighborhood on 25th NE was drunk - assaultive and combative - taken for detox.
05-23  Body found by Costco loading dock - being investigated by Major Crimes unit.
05-23  Juvenile female attempted suicide at school, but friend stopped her and got help.
05-23  Person Trespassed from Costco after urinating and drinking alcohol on their property.
05-23  Person arrested for disorderly conduct after using hostile and abusive language to customers and staff in Costco parking lot.
05-23  Laptop stolen from Cash America
05-23  Shoes stolen from locker at Y.
05-23  Subject left a welfare check in Ballinger Subway parking lot by backing into a police vehicle and other vehicle and fleeing the scene.
05-24  Copper theft from Northwest Mechanical.
05-24  Suspect arrested on Aurora after foot chase and Taser deployment. Possession of heroin.
05-24  Family members physically assaulted each other in fight over mother's estate.
05-25  Front door smashed in and cash register taken from Pho 99 on Aurora.
05-25  NW 195th Ct - mailbox pried open and mail taken.
05-25  Unknown male exposed himself inside JoAnn Fabric store.
05-25  Victim was in her front yard when a robber forced her into the house at gunpoint and stole her diamonds.
05-25  During area check at Echo Lake Park two people were found and one was Trespassed.
05-25  Vehicle prowled and wallet taken outside of 24 Hour Fitness on Ballinger.
05-26  Theft from apartment at The Blakeley at South Echo Lake.
05-28  Costco display vehicle vandalized.



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Shoreline Farmers Market has a little of everything


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Shop. Eat. Talk. Admire the baby. Music. Play.

It's all there at the opening of the Shoreline Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10am to 3pm on the upper level of Aurora Square by Sears and Central Market at 155th and Westminster Way, just off Aurora.

Soaps and organics

Most intriguing booth - Sacred Sasquatch Soaps and Organics. And no, I have no idea what the giant metal plate is for.


Quesadillas, a Filipino food truck, Hawaiian poke, and for dessert, pies, and chocolate lava cakes. Lava? Really? Oh well, anything with chocolate has to be good.


The soap bubbles were really popular - who can resist? And there was a play area with toys for the young ones, with a circle of chairs for the parents.



And since it's a Farmers Market - there were even vegetables and fruit! Lots of berries this time of year.

--Diane Hettrick


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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council Meetings

Monday, June 12, 2017
Special Meeting 5:45pm
  • Shoreline Youth Ambassadors

Monday, June 12, 2017
Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights:
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal Agreement with King County
  • Adopting Resolution No. 407 – Employee Handbook Updates Related to Initiative 1443 including Extra Help Sick Leave Policy
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order 1 in the Amount of $80,785.17 with SRV Construction for the Meridian Avenue Pavement Preservation Project
  • Discussing Resolution No. 408 – Establishing New Connie King Scholarship Program Policies and Procedures
  • Discussing the Draft 2017-2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Final Repor
  • Discussing the Status of the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
  • Approval of the First Amendment to the 2002 Interlocal Operating Agreement Between the City of Shoreline and the Ronald Wastewater District

Full Agenda with links to staff documents

Comment on Agenda items

Updated 6-11-17

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Reminder: Immigration forum Wednesday

REMINDER - The City of Lake Forest Park is partnering with the Shoreline School District to put on an Immigration Forum June 14th from 7p-8:30pm at Brookside Elementary.

This forum will be held in English, however interpreters will be provided - and it is open to the public.

There will be a panel of experts to explain the current immigration environment, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet individually with the panel members.

Brookside is located at 17447 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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MsK Rare & Native Plant Nursery's Wildlife and Habitat Plant Sale Sunday

Saturday, June 10, 2017


Join us for
MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery's 

Sunday, June 11th
10 am - 5 pm

The MsK Nursery is part of Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177
206-546-1281



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Snohomo Pride Festival Jul 23 in Everett

The first annual Snohomo Pride Festival for all LGBTQ and Allies will be held on Sunday, July 23, 11am to 5pm in Legion Memorial Park in Everett, 145 Alverson Blvd.


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Sunday - Race Unity Day Picnic

You are invited to the Race Unity Day Picnic Sunday in Paramount School Park, NE 155th St and 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98133, sponsored by the Shoreline Bahai'i Community.

Potluck - bring your own food and a little to share!


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The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Market


The June 17, 2017 garden tour includes an array of local plant suppliers and garden products.

Once again Jordan Nursery will be on hand with spectacular geraniums and fuchsias. The owner has become one of the largest cultivators of these two flowers. This is an opportunity to add to your everyday collection and your specialty collection too. 

If your gardens need a new rhododendron, stop by Chimacum Gardens to find their high quality rhodies.

Lee Farm and Nursery in Fall City will be at the Garden Market with their special collection of locally grown plants.

Plant sale vendor
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Flowers, plants and garden solutions will be at the Market. 

One example is a company called Floral Soil solutions. This product is a biodegradable cut flower holder. 

Floral Soil is made using 100% renewable biobased materials, 95% of which is waste. There are no harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process or facility.
In addition to fabulous plants, there will be metal, stone and glass artists with designs especially for the garden.

Admission to the Garden Market is free. Ciscoe Morris will be on hand in the morning to answer questions.

A partial list of vendors include: 


The Garden Market is open from 9am to 4pm on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 (at the intersection of Bothell Way NE / SR-522 and Ballinger Way NE / SR-104).

You can purchase tickets for the garden tour on the day of the event or save money and get your ticket online at Lake Forest Park Garden Tour.



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Zaniac on Third Place Commons stage Saturday June 17

Alex Zerba

The Come Alive Show!
Saturday, June 17, 2pm
Third Place Commons Stage

Presented by Alex Zerbe, Zaniac.

Family program, all ages welcome.

Join the “Zaniac” for an eccentric, creative, fun show of juggling, wacky rap songs and comedy that will leave you learning and laughing long after the show is over.

Upper level Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

Presented by the Lake Forest Park Library at Town Center, Bothell and Ballinger Way, LFP.



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Home Sales in Shoreline during May 2017

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Shoreline during the month of May 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.


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World in Harmony - Seachordsmen celebrate the 1962 World's Fair

The Seattle Seachordsmen and the Sweet Adelines celebrate the 1962 World's Fair with their concert on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.




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Summer Tennis Skills and Drills 2017

Coach Arnie Moreno is holding the Summer Skills and Drills tennis camp at Shorewood High School tennis courts this July on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10am to 12noon.

Summer Tennis Skills and Drills 2017
Arnie Moreno, PTR Certified Tennis Instructor
  • Seattle P–I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
  • King 5 “Coach that makes a Difference” February 2008
  • Washington State University “Educator of Excellence” Award 2007
  • Marysville Junior Tennis Team Coach
  • City of Marysville tennis instructor / Director of tennis program
Classes will be held at Shorewood HS tennis courts, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY 10am to 12 noon
Dates: July 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24
Last day of camp: July 24
* July 26th and 28th are make up dates, but only for rained out lessons

Cost: 10 lessons for $200 or $20 per lesson

  • Family plan – more than one family member in the class - 10 lessons for $150 per student or $15 / date

Checks payable to Arnie Moreno. Pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take. Mail payment or bring to first day of practice. Mail to: 18904 32nd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155

Lessons include:
  • Live ball drills
  • Fundamentals
  • Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy
All levels of skill are welcome - beginners to advanced - middle school to high school.

Racquet provided if needed. Balls provided.

Required by first week of tennis camp: emergency contact and waiver form

Call or email Arnie Moreno to sign up. Cell 206-412-3191. Home 206-367-9345.



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Theater review: mayhem, mystery and even murder when The Game's Afoot


The Game’s Afoot
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Ted Jaquith
Edmonds Driftwood Players
June 9 – 25, 2017
Tickets

Review by Doug Gochanour

Put on your deerstalker, or your favorite sleuthing outfit and join the hilarity.

The Edmonds Driftwood Players goes all out to bring you into the scene of the crime. They conjure up suspense mixed with laughter. You will need to use your funny bone to solve this intricate mystery.

A bit of the background story may help you get oriented. First, you may like to know that this play is based upon a real person, who lived back in the 1936 time frame.

William Gillette was a real Broadway actor, known worldwide for his performances in the role of Sherlock Holmes. Gillette had obtained permission from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write, direct and star in his own original Broadway play, Sherlock Holmes.

Gillette’s wealth grew throughout his play’s 20-year successful run. His fortune allowed him to build a large castle style home in Connecticut. Writer Ken Ludwig took the historical William Gillette, and created a hysterical version of a fictitious Gillette for this play, The Game’s Afoot.

Brian Lechner’s set design is very attractive and practical as it shows the castle’s character.

The home displays features which one might expect to find in a murder mystery – like a secret door, weapons readily available for mischief, and even many passageways to confuse potential visitors.

The fictional William Gillette (Jon Woods) decides to throw a party at his Connecticut Castle home, inviting his whodunit fellow actors to join him there for a weekend of Christmas Holiday revelry. That makes it a Holmes for Holidays event.

Gillette’s guests arrive with their personal life complications and relationships baggage. They have many dark secrets, which they may be willing to kill to conceal.

The special guest is Daria Chase (Caitlin Gillman), who is a nasty writer with all the dirt on everyone there.


Daria convinces the guests to participate in a séance, seeking answers from beyond this life, about another recent murder.

When the table starts to move unexpectedly, the situation gets out of hand in a hurry.

Even Gillette”s Mother (Laura Crouch) decides that Daria should be dead.

After all, Daria insulted and threatened her son. Will Laura Gillette find a way to kill Daria?

This all leads to “ahem,” mayhem, mystery and even murder.

Eventually, following many farcical episodes, Gillette assumes the persona of Sherlock Holmes, matching wits with Inspector Goring (Gretchen Douma). There are many twists and surprises to challenge their collective powers of deduction. The outcome will reveal yet another unexpected plot twist.

Come prepared to laugh as you unwind the mystery of the murder in the castle.

Edmonds Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds 98020, 425-774-9600



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Public Art City of Shoreline #15a: Traveling Traditions on the Salish Sea

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Kayu Kayu Ac Park 19911 Richmond Beach Drive NW
King County Brightwater Mitigation Program and the City of Shoreline 2010

Traveling Traditions on the Salish Sea  David Franklin, artist.  steel, stone and paint

Artist David Franklin’s gate welcomes visitors as they enter the park. Enhancing the Native American theme started with the naming of the park, Franklin’s gate, Traveling Traditions on the Salish Sea, depicts a Coast Salish canoe with paddles rising from the gate posts.

Artist's statement: “Inspired by the 2009 Canoe Journey to Suquamish, this artwork honors the peoples of Puget Sound who are carrying their cultures in these traditional watercraft. The paddles, two kinds commonly used in these waters are held vertically in a salute to people entering the park. The gate panel represents a Salish canoe in a scene inspired by the view from the park. The scene is illustrated with motifs of the sea, mountains, and sky inspired by designs and structure of locally made traditional baskets.”

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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Home Sales in Lake Forest Park during May 2017

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of May 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Mercy: the incredible story of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA and friend to animals

Mercy: the incredible story of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA and friend to animals
by Nancy Furstinger

It's never a good sign when I start fact-checking a book on page 2, but that's what I did with this book--and not only on page 2, but throughout the volume.

There is much to dislike about this book: The basic narrative of Henry Bergh's life is relatively solid, but too many sentences are based in conjecture, as this one "The Bergh children probably asked their parents for a pet of their own, as many children do" which make my spider-senses fizz.

Sidebars are well-researched, but often very distantly related to the main topic. Photos contemporary to the narrative are included at the back of the book, while the text itself is illustrated with cartoony drawings. The author's bias on the topic of pit bull terriers is clear, but stated as unbiased fact.

The book is designed and supposedly targeted to middle-grade readers, but has an overall lexile of 1140, and contains words like "anthropocentric" which are not defined in context or in a glossary. Many quote sources are cited, but at least one (a quote that didn't make any sense, as horses do not cry, not metaphorically and definitely not literally) wasn't.

And then, there's the math. Page 54 claims that more than 2,500 horses in New York City died of an influenza-like plague in 1872, while most sources state that horse mortality among NYC's population was about 1% of the 11,000 horses in the city.

The ASPCA currently estimates that approximately 2.7 million animals (mostly dogs and cats) are euthanized in the United States each year -- a large number. However, 2.7 million is a vastly different number than the book claims: 4 million dogs euthanized annually, according to page 99. And while the average working lifespan of a NYC cart horse might have been around two years in the 1800's, the majority of working horses were not dropping in the traces before their second birthday as stated on page 2, as horses are generally not started in harness until age 2 or 3.

Not recommended.


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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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Watch list



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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County items dominate Aug 1 primary-election ballot

By Evan Smith

Shoreline voters will choose among three candidates for a position on the Shoreline City Council, but otherwise countywide matters will dominate ballots for the Aug. 1 primary-election ballot.

All voters in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and around King County will face contests to narrow fields for the November 7 general election for County executive and three positions on the Seattle Port Commission.

In addition, the ballot includes a county tax levy for a cultural-access program.

The Shoreline City Council position, the county executive position and the three port positions are on the primary-election ballot because each has at least three candidates. The top two vote-getters for each position qualify for the November.

The county council position representing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and the rest of County Council District 1 will appear only on the November ballot.

So will three Shoreline City Council positions, four Lake Forest Park council positions, two Shoreline School Board positions, two Shoreline Fire Department Board position, one Northshore Fire District Board position, one position on the North City Water District Board, one on the Lake Forest Park Water District Board, one on the Northshore Water District Board, one on the Ronald Wastewater District Board and three on the Northshore Utility District Board.

Each of those positions has only one or two candidates.

County elections officials will send ballots to registered voters July 13 by first-class mail.

The deadline for voters to register online or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to file a change of address is July 3.

New Washington voters can register through July 24, but they​ must register in person at either the county elections office in Renton or the voter registration annex in downtown Seattle.

Sample ballot for Aug. 1 primary election

King County
Proposition No. 1
Sales Tax for Cultural Access Program


The King County Council passed Ordinance No. 18513 to establish and fund a cultural access program. The program would expand access to arts, science, and heritage programming throughout King County. The program would include cultural education in schools and transportation to cultural venues for public school students. The program would also provide funding for cultural organizations to expand programming, including to serve diverse and underserved populations. The cultural access program, including administrative costs, would be funded by a county sales tax increase of one-tenth of one percent for seven years beginning January 1, 2018. 
Should this proposition be:
Approved __
Rejected ___

King County, Executive
Goodspaceguy
Dow Constantine
Bill Hirt
Stan Lippmann

Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 1

Claudia Kauffman
Bea Querido-Rico
Ryan Calkins
John Creighton

Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 3
Lisa Espinosa
Ahmed Abdi
Stephanie Bowman

Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 4
Preeti Shridhar
Richard Pope
Brooks Salazar
Peter Steinbrueck
Ray S. Armitstead
John Persak
Fernando Martinez
Ken Rogers

City of Shoreline, Council Position 5
Susan Chang
Bergith Kayyali
Carolyn Ahlgreen



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Runners tackle the Hill Challenge Saturday


Come on out Saturday morning for round three of the Hill Challenge.

The Hill Challenge is a 30 minute timed challenge to see how many times you can run / jog / walk / trip up Richmond Beach hill.

It is not a race, but a personal challenge, good for all levels of runners.

If you ran the Challenge the first or second time, see if you can beat your record. If you "missed" the first two rounds, come on out and set your bar!

Stretchers be in the parking lot of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church on 15th and RB Road at 8am. Non-stretchers be ready to run by 8:10.



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County Exec convenes coalition to transition the region to renewable energy

Coal train on local rails
Photo by Bob Rinehart
King County Executive Dow Constantine brought together elected leaders from Washington and Oregon on Friday to discuss ways to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and establish the Pacific Northwest as a leader in the in clean-energy economy.

It was the latest meeting of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance, a coalition of more than 160 elected city, county, state and Tribal leaders from the across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

Members discussed the change in the federal landscape under the Trump administration and ways to update regulations in West Coast states to support renewable energy resources and infrastructure.

"One way we can protect our communities from the growing risks and impacts of oil and coal transport is to accelerate the transition to safe, renewable energy,” said Executive Constantine. 
“The shift to clean energy is going to happen whether the U.S. chooses to lead the change, or cede the field to others. Members of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance are committed to making the Pacific Northwest a global leader in this transition."

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Shoreline Arts Festival June 24-25 at Shoreline Center



June 24 - 25 at Shoreline Center


The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free community event with something creative and fun for everyone! 

Don’t miss these two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, visual arts, food, culture, and more at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Shoreline 98155 on Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 5pm.

But wait, there’s more! At 6pm on Saturday, the Main Stage, Food Truck Food Court, and Beer Garden will get the party kicked into gear with some energetic K-Pop music and more fun with friends and family!

For more information, visit the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s website.

Festival To Do List:

Shop for local art at the Artist Marketplace
Peruse paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and pretty much every other kind of art as you saunter through the sunshine and decide which of the masterpieces on offer will grace your mantelpiece. Enrich your home with hand-made art, support local artists, and show the world where you stand as a curator of great taste.

Rock out, or take it easy at our Showmobile Performance Main Stage
Sit back, relax, and be entertained by an array of musical and dance performances spanning a wide range of styles. From Ukuleles to Rock N’ Roll, there’s something for every musical taste. Check out the full line up at www.shorelinearts.net

Arts Festival After Hours

K-Pop World Festival / Food Trucks / Beer Garden
6pm-9pm, Saturday June 24

You wanted more Arts Festival, and you got it! At 6pm the Main Stage, Food Truck Food Court, and Beer Garden will come alive with sound, culture, cuisine, and libations. Join us for dinner, drinks, and a show you will never forget.

View the Juried Art and Photography Exhibitions
Featuring over 300 artworks from regional artists in 2D, 3D, and photography, the Juried Art Exhibit is one of the highlights of the Arts Festival. Over $2000 in cash prizes and merchandise are awarded and winners are announced at 10:00am, Saturday on the Main Stage.

Surround yourself with the creativity of students at the Youth Art Exhibition
Witness the talents of the 300+ Pre-K through 12th grade students who share their artwork in the Shoreline Arts Festival Youth Art Exhibit and vote for your favorite piece to win the People's Choice Award. Awards are given in four different age groups and art for the Shoreline School District’s 2017-18 calendar is also selected from this exhibit of 2D and 3D artworks.

Get creative at the Hands-On Art stations for children and adults
Try your hand at a festival favorite with one or all of our Hands-On Art stations! Supplies are provided, all you need to bring is your imagination and a willingness to explore. This year’s creative adventures include: Caterpillar Pets, Firework Paintings, Blasts from the Past, Water Bottle Wonders and, of course, the beloved Fish Prints—with real and rubber fish.

Tantalize your taste buds at the Food Truck Food Court
Get lunch, dinner, or just a sweet treat at this year’s Arts Festival Food Court. Conveniently located by the Showmobile Stage, the food court is the perfect place to grab lunch, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Fill up at the Senior Center Breakfast
This is the real deal and an Arts Festival Tradition. Come early (get the good parking!) and fill up with a hearty breakfast before the festival opens. Choose between a stack of pancakes or a Belgium waffle with sausage and eggs, or get the Shoreline Scramble with home fries! Breakfast starts at 8:30am.

Experience something new in the Cultural Rooms
Explore four cultural rooms offering many fun hands-on activities and displays. Learn about different cultures, sample foods, see art, listen to music, learn to dance, and more. This year's highlights include:
  • A Glimpse of Africa! hosted by JHP Cultural and Diversity Legacy
  • Chinese Cultural Rooms hosted by local Chinese Artist Groups
  • Experience Korea! presented by the Korean American Historical Society
  • Filipiniana Cultural Room presented by Filipiniana Arts and Culture
  • Latino Cultural Room hosted by Cesar Garcia and Peggie Hernandez 

Get inspired by Missoula Children’s Theatre
An annual Shoreline Arts Festival tradition! A little red truck pulls into town with everything needed to mount a full one hour musical ... except the cast. Sixty local students are cast in a play, rehearse for a week with professional actors / directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre touring company, and perform for an audience on Saturday at 1pm. This year’s performance is Peter and Wendy! Tickets are just $10, get yours here.

Take the festival shuttle and don’t stress about parking.
Parking is a breeze with the Shoreline Arts Festival Shuttle Service! Running every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 9am-6pm), the shuttle will make stops at the Shoreline Farmers Market, Meridian Park Elementary, and then come to the Shoreline Arts Festival. The Shuttle Service is provided through the generous support of Shoreline Community College.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

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



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American Legion swears in new officers and honors leaders

Friday, June 9, 2017

Photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, The American Legion Post 227 and Post Ladies Auxiliary 227 installed the Officers for 2017 - 2018 year. 

Post 227 Officers are sworn in.



The Ladies Auxiliary officers were sworn in.







Carroll Goering receives a Certificate of Appreciation from retiring Commander Richard White for his outstanding service for the Post.

Retiring Commander Richard White received a Certificate of Appreciation from 2nd Vice Commander Larry Fischer for his exceptional leadership as Commander of the unit.


Dwight Stevens receives tickets for two for dinner at the Space Needle from 2nd Vice Commander Larry Fischer for his leadership of the Shoreline Veterans Association to build the Veterans Memorial at the Shoreline City Hall.


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Shorecrest senior wins National Merit scholarship

John I. Sahr will major in Aerospace Engineering
at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution.

Graduating Shorecrest High School senior, John Isaac Sahr, has been awarded a college-based National Merit Scholarship to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he'll be majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

John is the son of John D. Sahr and Eliza Sutton of Lake Forest Park.

Over 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

Last fall, approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were named. Semifinalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than one percent of the nation’s seniors.

Semifinalists advanced to the Finalist level of the competition by submitting a detailed scholarship application, writing an essay and providing information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and earn SAT® scores that confirmed the qualifying test performance.

From the Semifinalist group, some 15,000 met requirements for Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will be Merit Scholarship winners in 2017.



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Three separate power outages in LFP Thursday

Tree over power line in LFP
Photo by Cindy Riche

Lake Forest Park hit the Trifecta Thursday afternoon with three separate power outages. It was all the more remarkable because it was a warm, sunny afternoon with no wind or rain. Not only that, it was virtually the only power outage in all the Seattle City Light coverage area.

Scott Thomson, spokesperson for City Light, said, "We had separate events in that area. They were not related.

"One was a tree in the wires. One was a failed J-Box connector on an underground power line. And a third one that we were not able to find a cause for. Sometimes that happens when a branch falls into wires, creating a short circuit, and then the branch gets dislodged and falls to the ground, eliminating the short."


Because these were almost the only outages, crews responded quickly, and had most of the power back on by late evening.


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Preventive health screening event at Shoreline Community College on July 21

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Shoreline Community College on July 21, 2017.

Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to:
  1. blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; 
  2. abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; 
  3. hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; 
  4. atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a 
  5. bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. 

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).

All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129. Call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or register online or text the word circle to 797979.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Power outages in Lake Forest Park Thursday

This was the situation in LFP around 8:30pm Thursday

Power went out for several hundred Seattle City Light customers in Lake Forest Park for several hours Thursday afternoon and evening.

There were three outage areas, which may or may not have been related. At least one was listed as an equipment failure, but another was listed as a tree.

All three were in the area north of Ballinger Way.

Outages were reported between 4:22 and 4:26pm Thursday, June 8, 2017.

One customer still out Friday morning

All but one customer had power restored by this morning.

City Light has been contacted for more information.



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Eagle Scout Park grand opening Saturday - bring the kids

Photo by Jerry Pickard


Come join the celebration of the redevelopment of Eagle Scout Park on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

The aging exercise equipment was replaced with a playground, new landscaping, a fun swirly bench and is fully-fenced. Be sure to bring the kids.



There will be a ribbon cutting by the Mayor and City Council and light refreshments.

11am to noon, intersection of NE 180th St and NE 178th St, Lake Forest Park.

Photo by Jerry Pickard

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Theater review: Servant of Two Masters - a madcap comedy with a lively young cast

A lively production with a wonderful young cast

Servant of Two Masters
Written by Carlo Goldoni
Translated and Adapted by Marco Luly
Directed by Duygu Erdogan Monson
Shoreline Community College Theater
June 8 - 17, 2017

Review by Doug Gochanour

Servant of Two Masters is a rather madcap comedy written by Carlo Goldoni in 1746. In Italy at that time, actors became know for a specific role or character they played. In this case it was the role of Truffaldino, servant first to Beatrice, and soon also to Florindo. You could also make a case for Tuffaldino serving his hungry tummy as a third master.

Zach Starbard is brilliant
as Truffaldino
An Italian actor had requested this play be written for him to play this role. Another feature of the Italian Commedia dell’arte is its use of masks. This actor may have wanted to get more use from his Truffaldino mask.

In this farce, Zach Starbard is brilliant as this chronically hungry servant, who devises a scheme to double his meals and income by serving two masters at the same time. He becomes servant to Beatrice (Katelyn Douay) and also to Florindo (Nate Thomsen). What can go wrong with that?

Florindo may have killed Beatrice’s brother in a duel back in Turin. Beatrice comes to Venice disguised as her brother, hoping to acquire the dowry owed to her brother. Florindo comes to Venice to seeking his lovely Beatrice.

Things get even more complex as more characters join the fray. We have an innkeeper (Charles Bradley), a porter (Mac Larson) and a waiter (Anthony Shipway). And to make it beyond complex, we have Pantalone (Danny Bracy), Dr. Lombardi (Katelyn Jones), Clarice (Macy Mullen-Racca) and Silvio (Cassia Ward).

As the mistaken identities and various love interest complications mount, Truffaldino manages to find time for the pursuit of  Smeraldina (Noah Bruckshen).  Perhaps he was also hungry for love. How can all this strategic chaos end well?

Nate Thomsen and Katelyn Douay
as Florindo and Beatrice


Do take notice of this fine set, designed by Richard Schaefer and his fellow workers. It allows actors to be in a scene one minute, cheering and watching from the benches on the sidelines, ready to jump in for their next turn on center stage. It is just right for this physically active team.

Do come enjoy this funny and lively production, featuring a wonderful young cast. You will be glad you did.



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Free music recitals at SCC Friday afternoon - public welcome - ensembles, piano, and Snarky


Small Ensemble Recital
Friday, June 9, 2017
12:30 pm
Music Building 800 in Room 818
Free Admission

Friday will feature SEVEN different ensembles: Brass, Vocal, Flutes, Repertoire Jazz, Percussion and Snarky. (Yes, I said Snarky.) They are a contemporary jazz fusion combo with rhythm section, horns and an accordion. The name was inspired by their favorite musical group: Snarky Puppy.

The Small Ensemble Recital is considered to be a “talent showcase” for 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.


Piano Juries Performance
Friday, June 9, 2017
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Music Building 800 in Room 818
Free Admission

Piano students taking private instruction lessons perform a solo for the music faculty and their musical peers as a final exam. Community members are invited to attend this performance on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm in the Music Building in Room 818.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Campus maps. Small fee for parking.


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Hawaiian restaurant to open in Aurora Village

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Coming soon to Aurora Village - poke
Ahipoki, which opened the very first poke restaurant in Arizona in 2016, have announced their expansion plans to enter the Seattle restaurant scene with a location in Shoreline.

They expect to open this summer in the site formerly occupied by Starbucks in Aurora Village.

Poke is a Hawaiian based dish featuring diced sushi-grade fish like ahi tuna and salmon, garnished with vegetables and exotic toppings like daikon, and served over a bowl of rice - the quick serve industry’s hottest new concept.

The Ahipoki Bowl restaurant group, based in southern California, is at the forefront of developing the concept and has plans for multi-unit growth throughout the southwest and beyond.

Stefanie O’Neal and Lars Gouwerok
Shoreline Ahipoki

The team of Stefanie O’Neal and Lars Gouwerok have partnered with Jason Jantzen and Michael Zimmerman, owners of Ahipoki Arizona, to develop the state of Washington.

“Although we have seen several poke restaurants pop up in Seattle lately, we’re confident that the Ahipoki concept will thrive. 
"Our brand stands apart based on our quality of food, upbeat atmosphere and thoughtful site selection." explained O'Neal. 

"The dining experience has evolved." explained Gouwerok, managing partner of Ahipoki. "People want easy and efficient, but don't want to sacrifice quality and experience. We found a way to incorporate all four aspects in a well-crafted healthy option."

Zimmerman, entrepreneur and investor, along with Jantzen who is also owner of Phoenix Marketing Associates, have spearheaded the growth of Ahipoki and are looking forward to expanding into other states.

The Ahipoki concept was born out of the desire of a restaurant group wanting to bring a much needed health-conscious California seafood restaurant with a south pacific flair to its customers.

Health conscious fish lovers can sit down and relax in a laid back atmosphere all while enjoying the fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian flavors coupled with a fresh fish experience normally found outside of a quick serve restaurant.


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