Grand Opening: MakerLab NW

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Make. Learn. Share.
A new community workshop is coming to South Edmonds.

Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Makerlab NW: a non-profit organization that brings creatives of all sorts together to invent and learn.

Artists, tech enthusiasts, cosplayers, crafters, hobbyists and makers of all ages will have access to 3D printers, soldering stations, a laser cutter and more, as well as a community with shared interests.

We also offer classes and workshops to the public on a variety of creative subjects, such as leather working, jewelry, microcontrollers, 3D design and printing, and much more!

Drop in and check us out at our grand opening on Saturday, June 24th, from 12pm-9pm!

There will be snacks, and activities for adults and kids!

Be a maker!

MakerLab NW is located at 23931 Hwy 99, #101, Edmonds 98026, just north of Burlington Coat Factory.

MakerLab NW is fiscally sponsored by School Factory, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. See schoolfactory.org for more information.



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Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Peter and Wendy” comes to the Shoreline Arts Festival

Tickets are now available for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Peter and Wendy,” which will take place on Saturday, June 24 at 1pm during the Shoreline Arts Festival.

Up to sixty local students will be cast in the play on Monday, June 19, rehearse for a week with professional actor / directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre touring company, and perform a show on Saturday for your viewing pleasure. Beat the heat for an hour or two and support the young thespians of the community!

About “Peter and Wendy”: When Captain Hook sends his right-hand man Smee on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it’s seemingly business as usual … at first. Little does Hook realize what fantastic adventures await him and his pirate posse in their search for the elusive Peter Pan. 
Mistaken identities, ever-morphing clouds, a classy crocodile, some very lost boys, and a fickle shadow all add to the mayhem. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Darling embark on a quest of their own and find themselves trekking everywhere from Hawaii to the North Pole in search of their three missing children. 
With help from the earth-friendly Neverlanders, exotic Neverland creatures, and faithful Tinker Bell, the Darling children are found, disputes are ultimately resolved, and everyone – including Captain Hook – finds a place where they truly belong.

There will be one performance of this show.
Saturday, June 24 at 1pm, Shoreline Center Auditorium, north end of Shoreline Center.

Group auditions are held on June 19th at 3:45pm at the Shoreline Center – open to all students grades K-12. Pre-register your young actor on the Arts Council’s website.

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at the Shoreline Farmers Market, then Meridian Park Elementary, and end at the Shoreline Center every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 24 9am-9pm and Sunday, June 25 9am-6pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

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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Shoreline man shot in leg refuses to cooperate with police

Google Earth NE 195th
Around 11:45am Wednesday Shoreline Fire and Police responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the 19500 block of 5th NE.

The victim was taken by medic unit to Harborview Medical Center with non life threatening injuries to his leg within minutes of Medics arriving on scene.

Police blocked the road during the incident and a helicopter circled overhead.

A spokesperson for the King County Sheriff's Office said the victim was uncooperative but probably knew the person who shot him.

“We got a call on a shooting. When we arrived, the victim didn’t want anything to do with us,” he said.

The victim was not identified.

KCSO spokesperson Jason Houck said a detective has followed him to Harborview.



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June 14 - Flag Day



In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.[1] 

The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army Birthdays on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.[2][3]

In 1916, the president of the United States issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.




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Shoreline High School Class of 1967 sets 50th Reunion

The Shoreline High School Class of 1967 will hold their 50th reunion celebration on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

The reunion will be held at the Nile Country Club, located at 6601 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace. It will start at 5pm and includes dinner and entertainment by Nate Jester, Ace of Illusion.

The reunion will also hold a golf tournament on Friday, September 15, at the Nile Golf Club.

More information and reservations for the event can be found here or by contacting Dan Mullene at 206-310-7654 or Carol (Walsh) Holland at 206-954-1743.


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Jobs: City of Shoreline

These positions are open at the City of Shoreline

  Position     Emp. Type     Salary     Closing Date   
ADA Condition Assessment - Extra HelpExtra Help Ongoing$17.87 - $20.21 Hourly 
Camp Director - Counselor In Training Pr...Extra Help Seasonal$14.34 - $16.22 HourlyContinuous
Extra Help - Swim InstructorExtra Help Variable Hour$11.50 - $13.01 Hourly 
Extra Help -- Public Works Seasonal Labo...Extra Help Seasonal$23.27 - $26.31 Hourly 
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Extra HelpExtra Help Variable Hour$13.13 - $14.85 Hourly 
Outdoor Hikes & Trip Instructor - Extra ...Extra Help Ongoing$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly 
Records Clerk - Extra HelpExtra Help Ongoing$12.56 - $14.21 Hourly 
Senior Management AnalystFull-Time Regular$76,899.00 - $93,560.00 Annually 
Specialized Recreation Specialist - Extr...Extra Help Ongoing$14.34 - $16.22 Hourly 


First time applicants will need to create an account and select a Username and Password, OR sign in with existing LinkedIn or Facebook login credentials. The application can be reused to apply for more than one job opening. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties while applying, call Applicant Technical Support: 855-524-5627.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

For more information, visit the Human Resources home page



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King's student awarded renewable National Merit scholarship

King's High School senior and Shoreline resident Daniel Z. Wang was recently awarded a National Merit® renewable scholarship from Novo Nordisk Inc.

Novo Nordisk is a world leader in diabetes care with an 80-year history of diabetes innovation. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as hemostasis management, growth hormone therapy, and hormone therapy for women.

As part of its commitment to employees and education, Novo Nordisk is proud to sponsor Merit Scholarship awards for children of its United States employees.

Daniel expects to major in Mechanical Engineering.


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Jobs: WSDOT Shoreline and City of Lake Forest Park

Maintenance Mechanic 4
WSDOT is seeking an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Mechanic 4 to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. This individual will be responsible for supervising assigned staff in the repair, maintenance and replacement of building systems.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Several Openings - 3 - 6 months
City of Lake Forest Park: Perform general grounds maintenance duties including preparation of walking trails and fields at assigned city and park sites, or basic maintenance tasks in city right-of-way including vegetation control, asphalt, concrete, gravel, and drainage repairs.



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Lake Forest Park resident celebrates her 100th birthday - in her own home

Absolutely Mary Ellen Kerley will blow out her
birthday candles! She just stopped driving last year.
By Diane Hettrick

Don't mess with Mary Ellen Kerley in a Scrabble game. According to her grandson Alan, "She is aggressive and will challenge words she doesn't know ... if it is not in the Scrabble Dictionary than in her opinion it is not a word and doesn't count!"

Her 100th birthday is Wednesday, June 14th. She will celebrate it in her beautiful home in Lake Forest Park where she has lived since 1965.

Mary Ellen and her husband Harry Thorton Kerley moved to Washington from the Carolinas after World War II. Harry was one of the founding partners of Macpherson Realtors, which dominated the local real estate market in the the 1960s, 70s, and beyond.

They lived in Greenwood, then Shoreline, and finally settled in Lake Forest Park over 50 years ago. They were married for 61 years.

Four children were all born in Washington and most still live nearby. Geoffrey (Silverdale), Norma (LFP), Victor (Woodinville) and Pamela (Kenmore).

Mary Ellen has 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild on the way. Five of her grandchildren, including Alan, still live or work in Lake Forest Park.

Happy Birthday, Mary Ellen Kerley!



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3rd Annual Multi-Cultural Festival Jul 15 includes Ghanian ceremony for installation of a Chief



JHP Legacy presents the 3rd Annual Multi-Cultural Heritage Festival on Saturday July 15, 2017 at Shorewood High School Theatre, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

The performances start at 7pm. Open Market and Live band and Public Arts exhibits starts at 5:30pm through 6:45pm in the Cafeteria.

Based on the outstanding support received from the City of Shoreline, 4Culture, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Shoreline School District, the Festival is Free for all Shoreline Students!

For the past several years, JHP Legacy has focused on cultural education throughout our communities; JHP Legacy believes in diversity and cultural education; most of the cultural events JHP puts together are to educate the less privileged, that is, people who have not had the chance to see other parts of the world or other traditions and cultures.

Under the direction of the Artistic Director of JHP Legacy, Eben Pobee, the Multi-Cultural Heritage Festival is a myriad of traditional dances and music practiced by various cultures. This year's exceptional program features world-renowned guest performers representing Ghana, Bosnia, Mali, Senegal, Aromiya, India, Hawaii, Nigeria, and Guinea.

This year, JHP will present a vibrant and unique celebration featuring unparalleled music and dance performances. At this event, we will educate people on an African Chief Installation / Procession process, an art of exhibition on how a Ghanaian Chief is publicly accompanied with drums and music.

Northwest audiences are incredibly fortunate for the opportunity to witness such an event with so much education incorporated! JHP Legacy has the ability to celebrate past traditions while expanding to embrace new ideas and foreign influences through traditional music and Dance!

ALL ARE INVITED!



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One last chance to apply for Crafts Day at the LFP Farmers Market

Want to get your artistic creations in front of thousands of shoppers? 

Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday, July 16th is an annual tradition when the market welcomes a wide variety of Washington crafters and artists to join the food-focused market for one day only. 

The LFP Farmers Market, which is presented every Sunday 10am to 3pm by Third Place Commons, regularly hosts 7,000-9,000 shoppers per week, making it a great opportunity to share your creative endeavors with the world!

All complete applications received by Wednesday, June 21st will be considered and applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, June 28th.
There are only a few spots left, but one of them could be yours, so be sure to submit your application soon.

Get the application and more info here. 
Already applied? Great! Spread the word to your fellow artists and crafters and encourage them to join you for this terrific event!



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Jobs: SCC Manager of Foundation & Advancement

Shoreline Community College

Under the direction of the Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation, the Manager is primarily responsible for managing the Advancement and Foundation Office and the student scholarship process. The Manager will provide direct support to the Vice President with fundraising and administrative projects and activities.

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Take pART in Your Community: Volunteer for the Shoreline Arts Festival



The Arts Council is still recruiting volunteers to help at the Shoreline Arts Festival on June 24 and 25. Join the veritable army of volunteers who make this great arts event possible and get a glimpse “backstage” as we entertain 10,000+ art-loving community members over two days.

Volunteers are needed for a wide range of tasks, with shifts ranging from two hours to all-day, so there’s something for every skill level and any amount of availability. Sign up now on VolunteerSpot!

Here are examples of just a few of the volunteer jobs available:
  • Help artists move art and set up booths
  • Organize and hang art
  • Set up the Hands-On Art stations and/or make art with kids
  • Info Booth Attendant: Greet festival-goers and help them find their favorite attractions
  • Juried and Youth Art Room Sitter: Enjoy the art while making sure nothing grows legs and walks away
The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day festival featuring music, dance, theater, art exhibitions, hands-on art activities, cultural rooms, food, and more that is organized by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

It will be held on June 24 and 25 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. See the website for applications, deadlines, and additional information, or call the Arts Council at 206-417-4645. For volunteer questions, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Lie

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at the Shoreline Farmers Market, then Meridian Park Elementary, and end at the Shoreline Center every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 24 9am-9pm and Sunday, June 25 9am-6pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

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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Photo: Harpist

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Photo by Seattle Poppy

The Richmond Beach Garden Tour had musicians in many of the gardens. Seems like a perfect day to have a full sized harp in a garden playing Greensleeves.



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Gorgeous gardens, art, music, and more.. this Saturday


Saturday, June 17 is the big day for the beloved annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market!

For one day only, you get to peek behind the gates to tour six of the most special private gardens in Lake Forest Park. Exquisite landscaping, glorious flowers and plants, peaceful water features, unique garden art, and more will inspire and delight you on this wonderful tour.

Each garden will also feature live music, working artists, and gardening experts to enrich your experience and make each stop extra special.

Meanwhile, back at Town Center, the garden market will offer up a dazzling array of native plants and flowers and handcrafted garden art to help turn your own home retreat into something wonderful as well!

The ever-popular gardening celeb Ciscoe Morris from KIRO-FM will be on hand at the garden market from 11 to 1 to talk gardens with emcee Mike Munro and answer your gardening questions. And after that, Seattle’s most relaxed ukulele band Strum will take center stage to entertain and amuse throughout the afternoon.

The annual Secret Gardens event is co-presented by four local community nonprofits – the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, the Lake Forest Park Garden Club, and of course, Third Place Commons. All proceeds benefit these four organizations and are also used to purchase public art for Lake Forest Park.

The market opens at 9am when you can also begin picking up your garden maps and get an early jump on the shopping before the gardens open their gates at 10am. The gardens and market close at 4pm, so be sure to get there early so you don’t miss a thing!

Tickets are $20 on the day, but just $15 each when you buy early either online or at one of ticket outlets. Get your tickets online or find an outlet here



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Core Hero introduces Sea Asparagus at Edmonds Farmers Market

Core Hero Hard Cider harvests wild sea asparagus from Lopez Island
where apples are grown for the handcrafted cider made in Edmonds.
Photo by Steve Kaiser


Fresh, local sea asparagus will be featured with hard ciders for the first time.

Edmonds Summer Market
Saturdays, June 17 through October 7, 2017
9:00 am to 3:00 pm • 5th and Main downtown Edmonds
(no market August 12th)

Many Names, One Plant
Sea asparagus, a small annual herb, is also known as pickleweed, samphire greens, sea beans, glasswort and sea fennel.

If you haven’t tried sea asparagus, here’s your chance to taste the unusual plant that’s growing in popularity. It’s in season for about six weeks and will be sold at the Core Hero Hard Cider booth starting June 17 at the Edmonds Farmers Market.

“On my hands and knees, I pick the sea asparagus that grows wild near a small apple orchard I manage at Lopez Island,” explains Steve Kaiser, owner of Core Hero. 
“If properly prepared, it goes very well with seafood, pasta, mixed with mashed potatoes, raw in salads and pickled.”

Sea asparagus is salty and slightly bitter when raw. Steve recommends you soak it in water for about one hour to reduce the saltiness. After soaking, blanch in boiling water for one to two minutes and immediately submerge in ice water to stop the cooking and prevent discoloring. Then, either saute with reduced hard cider or with garlic and butter.

Recipes, market dates and hard cider store locations are available at the booth and at the website.

Update: He will be at the LFP farmers market on June 25 and July 23.


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Summer Shorts for Seniors on 3rd Fridays



Come to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center this summer on the 3rd Friday of the month, and settle in to listen to short stories, essays, and poetry read by librarians from the Richmond Beach and Shoreline Libraries.

This Friday, June 16, from 1 - 2pm. Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, south building at Shoreline Center.

We'll select some of our favorites to read to you and then open the microphone to anyone who has a tale of their own to tell.

We'll start in June with thought-provoking short stories from classic and modern authors.

At the end of each session you can help us decide what to read next month!



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National Merit® $2500 Scholarship winners from Shorewood and Kenmore

Monday, June 12, 2017

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners, including one each from Shoreline and Kenmore.

The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

Edward R. Yang, Kenmore
Probable career field: Industrial Engineering
Inglemoor HS, Kenmore
NATIONAL MERIT $2500 SCHOLARSHIP
This award is supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds.


Peter H. Chou, Shoreline
Probable career field: Environmental Engineering
Shorewood HS, Shoreline
NATIONAL MERIT $2500 SCHOLARSHIP
This award is supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds.


These Scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

NMSC finances most of these single-payment National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Corporations and company foundations that sponsor awards through NMSC also help underwrite these scholarships with grants they provide in lieu of paying administrative fees.

Scholars may use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.


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Thornton Creek Alliance general meeting with author of Witness Tree


Thornton Creek Alliance General Meeting with author Lynda Mapes, Thursday, June 22, 7-9pm at the Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave NE, Seattle 98125.

Author and Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes talks about her new book, Witness Tree, What One Tree Tells Us about Climate Change; and her year studying a single, 100-year-old oak tree at the Harvard Forest.

Books available for purchase and signing at this event thanks to Third Place Books.
  • 7:00-7:30 pm TCA yearly work plan
  • 7:30-9:00 pm Lynda’s talk and book signing 

Free and open to the public

Thornton Creek Alliance on Facebook



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What do you want to do in retirement? Get inspired at the Senior Center Jun 20



Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 - 11:30am at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 98155. $2 member, $4 non-member donation.



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Javier Valdez appointed to State House seat for 46th District

Javier Valdez speaking to the Council during his interview for the vacancy in the 46th Legislative District.
Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46 is just to the right in the audience
Photo courtesy King County

On Monday, the Metropolitan King County Council approved the appointment of Javier Valdez to the vacancy created in the Washington state House of Representatives with the resignation of Jessyn Farrell to run for Seattle mayor.

Valdez will serve as a Representative in the state’s 46th Legislative District and complete Farrell’s term, which runs through 2018.

“Javier Valdez will be a strong addition to the Washington State Legislature and he will do an excellent job representing the communities and people of the 46th Legislative District,” said Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski, a resident of the 46th District. 
“I know this because I have had the pleasure of calling Javier my friend for the last quarter century. From the very first time we met as college students volunteering on a campaign, to today, Javier has devoted his life to serving our community and fighting for social justice. 
"I am confident he will take his effective and determined leadership with him to Olympia. I look forward to partnering with him to serve the people of the 46th Legislative District.”

Valdez will represent a Legislative District that includes parts of Council districts represented by Dembowski, Larry Gossett and Jeanne Kohl-Welles.

“Javier Valdez has the pulse of the people in the 46th District because of the long time work he has done there,” said Councilmember Larry Gossett. 
“I believe that he will represent the interests of both his district as well as the people of Washington state to ensure equity and social justice is the overarching guide to the legislation passed at the state level.”

Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles also spoke highly of Valdez.

“I commend Rep. Valdez on his demonstrated leadership, commitment to equity in public service, and his willingness to step up for this critically important job. I am confident he will be an exceptional representative for the 46th Legislative District and leader in our state.”

Javier Valdez was the first member of his family to obtain a college degree, graduating from the University of Washington and receiving his Masters from New York’s Baruch College. An employee of the city of Seattle for over 20 years, Valdez has directed Seattle City Light’s Woman and Minority Business (WMBE) Program and is currently advising Seattle Mayor Murray on WMBE issues.

“I want to thank Councilmembers for giving me this opportunity,” said Rep. Valdez. “It’s an honor to represent the people of the 46th District and I look forward to getting to work!”

Judge Dean Lum swears in Javier Valdez as the newest member of the Washington State Legislature
representing the 46th Legislative District.
Photos courtesy King County


Pursuant to the State Constitution, the Council must choose from a list of three names submitted by the state central committee of the same political party as the legislator whose office is vacant. The King County Democratic Party submitted three names, identifying Valdez as the preferred candidate of the 46th District Precinct Committee Officers for the House seat, listing Melissa Taylor and Nigel Herbig as second and third choices.

All three of the candidates were interviewed Monday by the members at a special meeting of the Council’s Committee of the Whole.

“The vacancy in the 46th Legislative District arrives at the tail end of a marathon session, where legislators have struggled to come to a compromise on the state budget and critical education funding,” said Councilmember Claudia Balducci, chair of the Committee of the Whole. 
“We are indeed fortunate to have had such a strong group of candidates for the 46th and I am proud to support and welcome Javier Valdez as our newest State Representative. His strong experience and history of community service will serve the district, the County and the State well.”

Valdez was sworn in by King County Superior Court Judge Dean Lum and will begin representing the 46th District immediately as the State Legislature continues its special session in Olympia.


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Instrumental performance at SCC Tuesday morning is free to the public


Instrumental Music Juries
Tuesday, June 13, 2917
10:30 am
Shoreline Community College 
Music Building 800, Room 818
(campus maps) (pay for parking)

Instrumental music students taking private instruction lessons perform a solo piece they’ve been working very hard to prepare to perform in front of a  jury of music faculty as their final exam.

Students hope to receive an Outstanding Performance acknowledgement or an Honorary Performance acknowledgement. Outstanding Performance students will later perform their winning piece at an Honors Recital.

The audience at jury examinations is often comprised of music faculty, friends and family members of the performers, as well as, fellow music students. Everyone in the community is  invited to attend. Admission is free.



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Vocal music events at SCC Tuesday afternoon and evening free to the community


Class Voice Recital

Tuesday, June 13, 2017
7:00pm 
SCC Music Building, Room 818
free parking

This is the final performance for the quarter for students registered for Voice Classes. The students choose a solo of their choice for the performance.

The music selections for the recital are from present day composers to Early Baroque pieces.

There will also be small vocal ensembles performing.

For some of our students, this will be their very first experience singing in front of an audience. They’ve been working hard to develop their stage presence, as well as their vocal skills. Performers are always energized by appearing in front of an audience, so we hope to fill the room with supportive faces! Everyone is welcome. Admission is FREE.


Voice Juries Performance

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 1:00pm
Shoreline Community College Campus Theater 
(pay for parking)

Students taking private vocal lessons have been working hard all quarter to prepare for this event.

They will perform a selected piece before a jury of vocal instructors who will evaluate their performance.

Students hope to receive an Outstanding Performance acknowledgement or an Honorary Performance acknowledgement.

Outstanding Performance students will later perform their winning piece at an Honors Recital.

The audience at jury examinations is often comprised of music faculty, friends and family members of the performers, as well as, fellow vocal students. Everyone is invited to attend. Admission is free.

The college is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N. The Theater has its own entrance west of the main gate.



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County Council proclaims June Immigrant Heritage Month in King County

“Representatives from the King County Immigrant and Refugee Task Force, the Refugee Women’s Alliance, Coalition of immigrants, Refugees and Communities of Color, the Chinese Information and Service Center join Councilmembers after the Council proclaimed June Immigrant Heritage Month in King County.”


Some of the first people who arrived in what we call America were avoiding religious persecution. Others came to escape famine and conflict. Today, many still come fleeing the violence and oppression in the lands they were born, seeking a better life.

Immigrants continue to be part of the rich tapestry that is America and Monday the Metropolitan King County Council recognized that heritage by declaring June Immigrant Heritage Month in King County.

“Immigrants and refugees make up the fabric of every community in King County,” said Council Chair Joe McDermott. 
“In June we highlight the incredible value immigrants bring to our region, and we must continue to ensure that our county remains a safe and welcoming place for all residents, no matter their place of birth, in the months and years ahead.”

Of the 2-million residents of King County, over 1-in-5 were born outside of the United States and are part of a fabric that includes 170 languages being spoken in the County.

The Council was joined by representatives from the King County Immigrant and Refugee Task Force, the Refugee Women’s Alliance, Coalition of immigrants, Refugees and Communities of Color, the Chinese Information and Service Center and others for today’s recognition.

Immigrant Heritage Month celebrates the diversity that is part of the past and current generations that arrived in America, recognizing the common challenges that all newcomers face and acknowledging the county’s commitment to aiding and welcoming the newest residents of our region.



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Photo: Mt. Shuksan

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Mt. Shuksan from a hiking trail in the North Cascades National Park. Here's information from Washington Trails Association in case you want to go there.



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Christine Southwick, the "Bird Lady" to speak at Hillwood's 7th Annual Meeting


Christine Southwick, the "Bird Lady" to speak at 
Hillwood's 7th Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 14th, 7 to 8:30pm 
at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N


Join us for a fun and entertaining evening. There will be a short meeting and elections, then Christine Southwick, the "bird lady" who writes the birding column in the Shoreline Area News will be doing a slide presentation about our own backyard birds. (For the Birds, and Ask the Bird Lady)

Plus there will be a plant exchange. Bring plant divisions to share or take some home!

We have a full slate of officers, but still have room for a couple more board members. If you are interested in participating in your neighborhood activities, give us a call or email and we will talk.

Dessert will be served. Everyone is welcome.

Email for more information or call 206-546-5430.



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North Helpline Emergency Services and Food Bank expands to Bitter Lake

From Kelly Brown, Executive Director
North Helpline Emergency Services and Food Bank

This year, thanks to your support, we are able to expand our work to make sure our neighbors have food on their table and a roof over their heads. 

North Helpline is taking over the operation of a second food bank site and will open North Helpline Bitter Lake on July 1st.

Bitter Lake is an area of high need with a 17% food insecurity rate. Although we serve the Bitter Lake zip code, we do not see a large number of people accessing the food bank at North Helpline.

That is probably because public transportation in Seattle is challenging if you are traveling east to west. It can take multiple transfers and over an hour to travel from Bitter Lake to Lake City by bus.

It is vital that our neighbors in northwest Seattle have better access to food. Support North Helpline Bitter Lake today and make a donation !

North Helpline has a long history of responding to our community's needs. A need that we have increasingly seen and heard is access to mental and behavioral health. We are happy to share we have a new partner in our clinic space, Valley Cities Mental Health.

We are excited about these opportunities to better serve our neighbors!


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Shorecrest senior wins Sundquist Homes scholarship

Sundquist Homes awarded three, one-time scholarships of $2,000 to graduating students from each of the Northshore, Edmonds, and Shoreline school districts.

Our goal is to enrich our community by giving back to the next generation of scholars.

The Shoreline School District winner is Shorecrest senior Dillon Mackenstadt, son of Dan and Becky Mackenstadt of Lake Forest Park.

He will be attending Central Washington University in the Fall.

Sundquist representatives said, "Congratulations, graduate! And a special thank you to everyone who submitted entries! There were tons of great students to choose from.”



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Grand Opening: Eagle Scout Park

Sunday, June 11, 2017

From left: Councilmember Mark Phillips, Mayor Jeff Johnson, Councilmember Tom French and daughter Malia, Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford, Councilmembers Phillippa Kassover, John Wright, and John Resha. (Councilmember Semra Riddle is behind Cmbr. Kassover in this photo)



Saturday was the grand opening for the completely redesigned Eagle Scout Park at the corner of NE 180th St and NE 178th St in Lake Forest Park.

The park has been in the planning stages since last September, with an open house for feedback from citizens in October. (Neighbors gather for Eagle Scout Park open house)

Construction began this spring, as weather permitted, and it was finished just in time for good weather.

City Councilmembers, city staff, and families
enjoy the new park

The park sits on land owned by the City and by the Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

The City and the Civic Club have cooperated on public use of this space from the beginning. Shoreline Area News theater reviewer Doug Gochanour was often the go-between for the two organizations.

"I had served on the LFPCC Board for the past 34 years, and on the City of LFP Planning Commission for the past 6 years. When projects or issues came up between the City and the Club, I was often involved."

The park is completely fenced
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Civic Club was happy to see the land used for the benefit of the community.

The park was created in the late 1970s by Scout Troop 318. Shoreline Area News photographer Jerry Pickard was right in the middle of it, with his two sons who were members of the troop.

It was the Eagle project of Russell Rainforth, son of Brig.General Richard "Dick" Rainforth while he was Scoutmaster of Troop 318. Dick later went on to become Mayor of Lake Forest Park.

Jerry wrote about the creation of the park in a 2011 article. Eagle Scout Park and the Bulldozer.

New sidewalks, curb cuts, and signals were installed in 2016
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Upgrading the park really started at the beginning of 2016 with the installation of sidewalks and signalized crossings which make it safe to walk to both Eagle Scout and Animal Acres parks. (see article).

The Lake Forest Park Council said,

Thanks to the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, King County, Washington State, and LFP City staff. This is a great new place for kids to play!



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Reminder: Town Hall on Monday -The Big Five: A Future of Possibilities for Lake Forest Park

Mallard and ducklings on McAleer Creek
Photo by Jerry Pickard
On Monday, June 12, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, the Lake Forest Park City Council is hosting a Town Hall to talk about the five big projects now getting underway in the city.
  1. Safe Streets; 
  2. Safe Highways; 
  3. Healthy Creeks; 
  4. Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan (PROST); and the 
  5. Central Subarea Plan.
See previous article

City Councilmembers will take questions on these and other topics of interest.



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Are you concerned about airplane noise?

SeaTac Flight Patterns
Port of Seattle

The group Quiet Skies Puget Sound would like you to tell the Port of Seattle that it needs to work with the community to mitigate noise in the flight corridor.

The Port of Seattle Commission has begun a public process to find a new executive director to lead the organization in its mission to create jobs, stimulate economic development and protect the environment.
Port Commissioners are seeking input from the public, customers and employees about the qualities and experience desired in a new leader. An electronic survey to provide feedback is available until June 23.

Quiet Skies Puget Sound, a group of citizen activists impacted by increasing noise and pollution from Sea-Tac traffic, encourages everyone who would like less noise over our homes to take the survey.

Tell the Port that the number one priority in an executive director is working with the community to mitigate Sea-Tac's impacts on our quality of life.

Quiet Skies Puget Sound says that

In the last two years, air traffic over Shoreline has increased exponentially, resulting in 100 to 150 aircraft overflying our homes, one after another in a narrow "sacrificial corridor", seven days a week / 24 hours a day, resulting in constant noise and pollution, disrupting our sleep, and making it impossible to enjoy having windows open and being outdoors in nice weather.

Take the survey here



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Propagation by Cuttings Saturday at Kruckeberg

Pathway in Kruckeberg
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Propagation by Cuttings with Heidi Koonz Saturday, June 17 at 10:30am

Experience the joy of creating your own plants as you learn the basics of propagation by cuttings with Heidi.

Each participant will take home a tray full of cuttings with guidelines for making more throughout the year. 

$35 for non-members and $25 for members.




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Skandia Third Friday Dance Jun 16

Dance on the wooden floors of the
Cedar Valley Grange
Skandia Third Friday Dance on June 16 at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, 98036.

As we approach Midsommarfest, a wonderful folk holiday, what could be more appropriate than the Folk Voice Band. 
They will have a great store of melodies to get you out on the floor and thinking about that maypole.

As a bonus, you’ll get to dance to the superb hardanger fiddling of Rachel Nesvig for a short set during the evening.

The dance starts at 8:30pm, with teaching of the Jämtland dance Rupolska from 7:30 to 8:30pm, with Don Meyers and Kathi Ploeger teaching.

Class, 7:30pm; dance, 8:30–11pm. $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free.

For more information, email or call 425-954-5262.



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Northshore Fire Department Open House and Safety Fair Jun 17

Northshore training tower
On Saturday, June 17, 2017 join the Northshore Fire Department for an Open House at the headquarters fire station, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore.

The event runs from 9:00am to noon, and includes a free pancake breakfast from 9 - 11am. 

A health and safety fair will include at least a dozen safety related booths. See firefighter demonstrations from 10 – 11:30am.

There will be activities for kids and an opportunity to tour the fire engine, aid car and rescue truck.

Contributors to the safety fair include Seattle-King County Public Health, King County Library, Puget Sound Energy, Evergreen Health, and the City of Kenmore.

The KCLS Library 2Go van will be attending, with lots of great books and information about the Summer Reading Program.



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Two bestselling authors at Third Place Books this week - Fredrik Backman and Laurie R. King

Not one, but two bestselling authors will read from their books at Third Place this week. Fredrik Backman will appear in conversation with Nicole Brodeur of The Seattle Times in a ticketed event on Monday. Buy a book and get two tickets.

Then, a late addition, Laurie R. King will read from her new book Lockdown. All authors will autograph their books as part of their appearance.

Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Fredrik Backman
Beartown (Atria)
Monday, June 12 at 7pm
The author of #1 New York Times bestselling A Man Called Ove returns with a profound novel about a small town with a big dream. Join Fredrik Backman in conversation with Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur on the Third Place Stage. This is a ticket required event. Purchase your copy of Beartown from Third Place Books and receive two tickets. 

Dave Boling
The Lost History of Stars (Algonquin)
Tuesday, June 13 at 7pm
From the author of Guernica comes a beautiful testament to love, family, and sheer force of will. The Lost History of Stars was inspired by Dave Boling's grandfather's own experience as a soldier during the Boer War.

Carolyn Parkhurst 
Harmony (Viking/Penguin)
Wednesday, June 14 at 7pm
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs of Babel, a taut, emotionally wrenching story of how a seemingly “normal” family could become desperate enough to leave everything behind and move to a “family camp” in New Hampshire — a life-changing experience that alters them forever.

Leslie Budewitz
Treble at the Jam Fest (Llewellyn)
Thursday, June 15 at 7pm
Discord erupts at an annual jazz festival in Montana when guitarist Gerry Martin plummets to his death from the rocks above the Jewel River. Was his death an accident―or did someone even the score? Find out in the fourth installment in Budenitz’s series of culinary cozies.

Laurie R. King
Lockdown (Bantam)
Friday, June 16 at 6:30pm
A year ago, Principal Linda McDonald arrived at Guadalupe Middle School determined to overturn the school’s reputation for truancy, gang violence, and neglect. One of her initiatives is Career Day—bringing together children, teachers, and community presenters in a celebration of the future. But there are some in attendance who reject McDonald’s bright vision. And no one at the gathering anticipates the shocking turn of events that will transform a day of possibilities into an explosive confrontation.

Seanen McGuire 
Down Among the Sticks and Bones (Tor)
Saturday, June 17 at 6:30pm
Seanan McGuire (who also writes as Mira Grant) returns to her popular Wayward Children series with Down Among the Sticks and Bones ― a standalone story for readers of urban fantasy, and the follow-up to the Alex Award-winning, Hugo and Nebula finalist, Tiptree Honor List Every Heart a Doorway




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