Additional seats available for the Shorewood Culinary Arts dinner - but don't wait to order

Friday, April 27, 2018

Next Thursday, May 3, 2018 is the final chef dinner for this school year, featuring Shorewood Culinary Arts students.

Some additional seats have just been released on Brown Paper Tickets. If you haven't purchased your seats yet get them today before they are gone!

Students are working hard to finalize and put the finishing touches on their menu, but here is a sample of what it will look like:

Punch:
  • Shorewood "Old Fashioned", Lavender simple syrup, bitters, Oolong tea, Italian Sparkling Lemonade
Two Passed Appetizers:
  • Suckling Pig, Biscuit, Rhubarb Chutney
  • Rosemary Gruyere Gougeres
Starter:
  • Shorewood Garden Greens, Duck Confit, Honey Vinaigrette, Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleons, Pistachio Crumble
Entree:
  • Seared Halibut, Housemade Fettucine alla Veccia Bettola, Wilted Kale and Herbs with Pancetta Vinaigrette, Pancetta Crisps
Dessert:
  • White Chocolate Cream Cheese, Amarena Cherries, Shortbread



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Apply for vacancy on Ronald Wastewater Commision Board by Monday

Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner George Webster resigned from the District Board of Commissioners Position No. 4, effective March 26, 2018.

The District’s Board intends to fill the vacancy at a meeting of the Board: likely either the May 8 or May 22, regular meetings. 

Applicants to fill the vacancy must be at least 18 years old and reside within the District’s legal boundaries—which includes the City of Shoreline and a small portion of south Snohomish County.

Those interested in applying should submit a letter of intent no later than Monday April 30, 2018, to:

Douglas Wittinger, District Administrator
Ronald Wastewater District
PO Box 33490
Shoreline, WA 98133-0490

Or via email

At the May 8 or May 22 regular Board meeting, the four remaining commissioners may interview candidates and intend to select an interim appointment for the vacant position, to serve until the next general election for commissioners in November of 2019.



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Whiskey and bagpipes - a Celtic Celebration May 12

Northwest Junior Pipe Band
A Celtic Celebration! Featuring Northwest Junior Pipe Band and Friends.

Buy your tickets now for this high energy and entertaining Celtic Celebration!

Saturday, May 12th Concert 7pm. Whiskey Tasting Pre-Event 5:00pm (special ticket)

A Celtic Celebration will take you on a journey to the highlands with dramatic music of the highland bagpipes and drums, fiddlers and dazzling Highland and Irish dancers.

These young musicians, ages 8 - 18, have performed at home and abroad, and placed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, three times. The band is returning to Scotland in 2020!

See the band at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.

Join us for a special Whiskey Tasting pre-event led by noted Whiskey expert Ari Shapiro. Your upgraded ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and premium concert seating. Enjoy the prestigious whiskies of Pernod Ricard, including The Glenlivet.

Email for more information.


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All welcome at National Day of Prayer event to be held at Shoreline Community College



Join with others in praying for unity on the National Day of Prayer event Thursday May 3rd at 7:00pm in the 9000 building Cafeteria at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N.

All are welcome.



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Shorecrest tennis celebrates Senior Night with a win against Meadowdale 5-2

Shorecrest Scots tennis team
Photo by Robert Mann


WesCo 3A Tennis 4/27/18
at Kellogg

SHORECREST 5  MEADOWDALE 2

Singles
  1. Kate Ivens v Hope Nakata  6-1  6-1  W
  2. Anna Burke v Johdi James  6-2  6-0  W
  3. Kim Tran v Isabel Reonal  0-1 (ret.)  L
  4. Sydney Leek v Hana Berisha  6-4  6-4  W
Doubles
  1. Bella Saunders / Sophie Ivens v Kaitlyn Robinson / Rachel Davis  6-3  6-1 W
  2. Coco Hart / Emma Leek v Jamie Christiansen / Jeanelle de los Reyes  4-6  6-3  7-5  W
  3. Katie Jerauld / Alyssa Oshiro v Sofia Tang /Ella Parks  2-6  2-6  L
Shorecrest overall record is now 10-1 placing them in first position in their league.

Their next game is an away game Monday, 4/30/18 against Lynnwood.

--Robert Mann



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Shorewood tennis defeats Mountlake Terrace 5-2 in a swirl of tree pollen

WesCo South Tennis 4/27/18
at Shorewood

SHOREWOOD 5 MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 2

Singles
  1. Annie Hoang MLT def. Brynn Morrison SW 6-0, 6-1
  2. Shay Ryder SW def. Lydia Liu MLT 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
  3. Emma Agricola MLT def. Samantha Rand SW 6-4, 6-4
  4. Tess Galley SW def. Erin Martino MLT 6-0, 6-2
Doubles
  1. Maddie Bong / Bretta Peterson SW def. Jennifer Tran / Vorahati Jingjit MLT 6-1, 6-0
  2. Katie Taylor / Emily McDowell SW def. Rosi Lee / Kayla Primavera MLT 6-0, 6-0
  3. Michelle Yang / Samantha Combs SW def. Vivian Tran / Lexi Daley MLT 7-6 (7-4), 6-0

The Shorewood T-Birds defeated Mountlake Terrace Hawks 5-2 in swirling tree pollen filled winds to improve their WesCo South league record to 5-2 and 7-5 overall and stay in third place.

Shay Ryder battled back from a first set match to win straight sets and clinch her match and the team win. Maddie Bong and Bretta Peterson led the T-Bird sweep in doubles.

Also winning for Shorewood in doubles were Katie Taylor / Emily McDowell and Michelle Yang / Samantha Combs and in singles Tess Galley.

The Thunderbirds host Edmonds-Woodway on Monday April 30th and Lynnwood May 1st with matches starting at 3:30pm.

--Arnie Moreno



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Reminder: ShoreNorth Spring Carnival Saturday at Shoreline Community College

Everyone welcome to the big ShoreNorth carnival and silent auction Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

The carnival will be held at Shoreline Community College in the PUB. 16101 Fremont Ave N. Free parking.

Games geared for 1 – 10 year olds, snacks, bake sale goodies, hundreds of amazing donated items (lots of handmade specialties), and our amazing TOY TRADE UP to trade in small trinkets for gently used treasures to take home.



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Death notices as of April 25, 2018

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times

Gary Kay Bjarnason 1941-2018 Shoreline resident worked for Boeing for 45 years and retired in 2008. He loved spending time with family and friends, particularly on his boat exploring the San Juan and Gulf Islands.

Thomas (Tom) Baird Keefer 1921-2018 Services in St. Dunstan's for Tom Keefer who was a Navy instructor during WW II. After the war he made a career in selling electrical instruments. He was a woodworker who created beautiful things in his workshop.

Susan Hanson Lundli 1950-2018 A resident of Innis Arden since the early 1990s, she worked as rental coordinator for the Innis Arden Clubhouse for a few years. "She helped facilitate a weekly outreach program called Everybody Place which involved cooking a mid-day meal for all in the nearby community who could benefit from a hot meal and face-to-face conversation." She loved her family, and her cats and dogs.

James Dennis Ward III 1971-2018 Services at Richmond Beach First Lutheran for family man and Mariners fan J D Ward who leaves behind a wife and three teenaged children. "He was a man who loved watching his kids play sports, and teaching them his love of dirt biking."

Philip Whitmarsh 1935-2018 Services at Shoreline Covenant Church for Army veteran, graduate of Prairie Bible Institute, Seattle Pacific University and UW.

Paul Andrew Lehtinen 1943-2018 1961 graduate of Shoreline High School served in the US Navy. Owned WIN industries until 1996 and retired from Northwest Handling Systems in 2009. "Museum of Flight, Seattle, Volunteer: B-29 restoration team; DeHaviland Comet, Paine Field, Everett."

Gary Lawrence Harrison 1943-2018 Member of Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (Ham Radio). As an IT professional, he maintained the computers in the ham stations in Shoreline fire stations, and trained volunteers in all forms of digital communications.

Francis Marion Guion 1926-2018 Edmonds resident was very active in the Shoreline Community Church where he "cherished and loved his church family."

Richard "Dick" McMahon Age 83 "He taught a course in photography at Shoreline CC for several years. Dick insisted on using film for his work, shunning the use of digital cameras."

Alan Robert Worthington 1947-2018 Shoreline resident passed away suddenly. "Taught for over 20 years in Lake WA School District and worked for Olsen Farms at Seattle Farmers Markets." Survived by wife, Janet Way, two sons, and a granddaughter. A legacy fund has been established in his honor.

Benjamin Peter Shuey 1930-2018 Services at the Innis Arden Clubhouse for Shoreline resident and local attorney Ben Shuey. Active in the environmental community, he was President of the Washington Environmental Council from 1982-1984. An accomplished fly fisherman who fished all over the world, and an expert river oarsman who rowed steelhead streams and whitewater rivers, he was also a mountain climber who summited Rainier, Baker, Hood, and Adams.

Richard Jacobson 1946-2018 Memorial service at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. Retired from ATL/Phillips Medical, he was known for being an "avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, grease monkey, fantasy sports nut, and master of 'dinking' around in the garage."

Diane Lorraine Estep 1931-2018 Memorial services at First Lutheran of Richmond Beach.

George Robert Webster 1937-2018 Ronald Wastewater Commissioner George Webster died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Celebration of life to be held at the Senior Center. See previously published obituary.

Jason Dwight Jones 1937-2018 Services will be held at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church for long-time resident Jones. In spite an impoverished childhood and early onset diabetes, he graduated from the University of Washington with an engineering degree and worked at the UW JPL and then Boeing. He and his wife raised three children in Lake Forest Park and were deeply involved in their activities. He was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) for his years of volunteer work coaching and developing a scheduling template.

Lisa Marie Petschl 1967-2018 Funeral mass at St. Luke for Woodway resident and mother of five.

Deloise Ann Shockley 1929-2018 The Shockley family moved to Shoreline in 1966 when Dallas Shockley got a job with the Shoreline school district. Deloise moved after his death in 2005.

Rev. Anna Maria Korathu 1946-2018 Services at St. Dunstan's in Shoreline for Rev. Korathu. She "served as Rector at St. George's in Lake City, until the closure of the church in 2011. Anna Maria was proud that during her tenure at St. George's the congregation hosted a monthly soup kitchen and Tent City3."


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Instrument petting zoo Saturday from 11am to 1pm

KING FM’s Instrument Petting Zoo, Saturday April 28, 2018 from 11am to 1 pm

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW

Curious what it's like to hold a violin bow or try a clarinet? Now you and your family can find out!

Through this hands-on program you can touch, hear and play many instruments and be introduced to the world of music!

This family program is presented by KING FM Radio, all ages welcome.

Note: A previous story had the times incorrect.



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Dept of Health issues second warning about romaine lettuce after 3 cases in King county

Romaine letture
Photo from Dreamstime
The Washington State Department of Health urges people in Washington not to buy or eat romaine lettuce unless you can confirm it is not from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.

A total of five cases E. coli illness in Washington have been linked to the national outbreak.

Washington state case counts as of 1:30 pm on 4/27/18

King County (3 cases; 1 adult in 50s (hospitalized) 2 children under 10; 1 hospitalized, 1 not hospitalized). There were also 2 cases in Spokane county.

“This particular strain of E. coli can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure,” State Epidemiologist for Communicable Disease Dr. Scott Lindquist said. “If you have symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and vomiting, we urge you to contact your healthcare provider.”

The most recent information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention indicates that all romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing region should not be eaten. This includes whole heads and hearts of romaine, chopped romaine and salads and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce. If you have romaine lettuce at home and you do not know where it was grown, do not eat it and throw it away.


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In The Garden Now…..Red, White & Beautiful!

‘Drumline’ Tulip and Red Persian Buttercup
Photo by Sarah Campbell-Teis

By Victoria Gilleland

Tulips and Ranunculus are a winning combination in any sunny spring garden. This particular combination caught my eye because of the gorgeous peony like red and white flowers of ‘Drumline’ Tulip against the crisp Red Asiatic Ranunculus.

Drumline is a double late blooming tulip that will reach about 20 inches tall. It makes a lasting cut flower with strong stems. Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to the flowers. Drumline’ will grow happily in a garden bed or large container.

Asiatic Ranunculus are intensely colored spring flowers with compact tightly packed round flower heads. They are typically 1-2 feet in height. Flowers come in red, pink, purple, yellow and white. Tubers may be planted in early spring a few weeks before the last frost, which is typically the end of March in the Seattle area. 

Each tuber may produce several dozen flowers so pick as many flowers as you want to encourage re blooming. Tubers left in the garden may make it through winter to bloom the next year but no guarantee on that. Ranunculus plants are usually available in spring at local nurseries, so that’s another source of this striking plant.

If you can find a spot for these stunning spring bloomers in a pot or in a garden bed you’ll love them!

(Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Drumline” and Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Red’ )

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in the Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.  



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39th Annual Shoreline Track and Field Invite Saturday, April 28 at Shoreline Stadium

2017 Shoreline Invite event
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Annual Invite now coed for first time since 1982 with 1671 participants expected to compete!

39th Annual Shoreline Track and Field Invite will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Shoreline Stadium, 9:00am, 18560 1st Ave NE (entrance on NE 185th) 

Coed format: For the first time in 38 years, Shoreline Stadium will host a coed version of the Shoreline Invitational Track and Field meet. Some of the best boys and girls track and field teams and individuals from around the state will be in attendance for the 39th annual event on Saturday, April 28. Both Track and Field events are slated to begin at 9 AM with last event slated for 6:45pm. Over 1,600 athletes from 78 schools are expected at one of the biggest invitational meets in the Northwest.

Storied history here at Shoreline: This year’s meet is celebrated as the 39th annual meet. The meet first began in 1974 and continued through 1982, with the coed version being held between 1977-1982. With the closing of Shoreline High School, the meet shut down from 1983-1988. In 1989, the meet started up again under the name Thunderbird Invitational in an all boys format, and has been going strong since. The name was changed back to Shoreline Invitational in 1994, with both Shoreline high schools (Shorecrest and Shorewood) supporting the meet.

Ticket Prices: Adults $8
Students W/ASB $5
Seniors and Children $5

Team title up for grabs: Last year, Bonney Lake edged out North Central to win the boys title by three points, 45-42. This year’s field is really balanced and predicting a team champion will be as easy as predicting the weather in Western Washington in the spring. Both boys and girls fields are packed and some great competition for the hardware will be in play.

Girls Records to be broken: Considering the girls meet records are from such a small sample size (1977-82), there will for sure be a large amount of meet records to fall on Saturday. 

Frank Workman: Announcing those meet records as well as our top eight finishers will be local prep supporter Frank Workman. Frank recently moved to San Diego to be with his family, but is flying back to once again announce our winners. He’ll be busy on Saturday with plenty records to be set.

State’s best are here: Of the 17 events that exist on the athletic.net state leader board, many of the state leaders will be in attendance on Saturday. In addition, multiple events include three or more of the state’s top 10. The Girls 300 Hurdles features the top three in the state going head to head for the first time with Karlee Stueckle from Emerald Ridge as the leader coming in just ahead of host school product Ami Njadoe of Shorecrest.

You don’t want to miss the distance races as Shoreline has a history for some record fast times and this year should be no exception! See other state leaders and entries by visiting athletic.net.


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Rep. Jayapal to host downtown Seattle Town Hall

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Washington state 7th District
On May 2, 2018 Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will host a town hall in Downtown Seattle starting at 5:30pm.

This town hall is an opportunity for constituents to raise concerns, learn what actions are being taken in Congress and discuss the path ahead as we continue the fight for justice.

Downtown Seattle Town Hall with Rep. Jayapal
Wednesday, May 2, 5:30 p.m.

Jayapal plans to host multiple town halls throughout 2018 across Washington’s 7th District. Since taking office, Jayapal has hosted 12 town hall events throughout the district and three tele-town halls over the phone.

Elected in 2016, Jayapal represents Washington’s 7th District, which encompasses most of Seattle and the surrounding areas, including Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Edmonds, and parts of Burien and Normandy Park.

Jayapal serves on the House Judiciary Committee; the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security; and the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet. She is also the Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and the First Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.



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Track meet Thursday

Shorewood HS hosted Marysville-Getchell and Mountlake Terrace on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in a track meet at Shoreline Stadium.

TEAM SCORES




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Classifieds: Special meeting of Shoreline Fire Commissioners

Thursday, April 26, 2018


Special Meeting Notice

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 4pm to discuss regional issues.

The special meeting will be held at the Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington.

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith, Executive Assistant, April 26, 2018




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LFP Joins FileLocal to offer online business licensing and tax filing

The City of Lake Forest Park is pleased and excited to announce the addition of an online option for filing business license applications, business license renewals, and for filing and paying local Business and Occupations (B/O) tax returns.

FileLocal is a one-stop virtual location for business licensing and local tax option for the cities of Lake Forest Park, Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma.

To get started, click here, or you can access the link, “Go To FileLocal,” on the City’s website (Departments/Finance/Business Licensing and Taxes).

Questions? Send an email or call 206-368-5440, extension 132.



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Last call for nominations for the American Legion Life Changer Award

2015 Life Changer Virginia Harvey
with Commander Richard White
Photo by Jerry Pickard
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, 2018, email the nomination.

Or send the 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 this email 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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National Day of Prayer at Bethel Lutheran May 3


Bethel Lutheran Church will be open from 9am to 7pm for prayer on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 3, 2018.

The Sanctuary is located in North City, 17529 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Washington state patrol says Secure Your Load

As seen on a Shoreline street
Photo by Jim Talbot

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting a statewide “Secure Your Load” emphasis from April 27, 2018 through April 29, 2018. The purpose of the emphasis is to bring awareness to the importance of securing your load. Penalties can range from a $228 citation all the way to criminal charges if property damage or injuries result from the unsecured load.

Last year, the WSP contacted 6,268 vehicles for failing to secure their load.

The WSP is committed to keeping our roadways safe by reducing serious injury and fatality collisions. Unsecured loads caused 170 collisions last year on our state highways. 16 of these collisions resulted in injuries.

As the weather continues to improve, more drivers are heading to the landfill due to spring cleaning and yard work. The WSP would like to remind drivers to take the extra time to make sure their load is secure. Those few extra minutes could save a life.



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Skandia First Friday Dance May 4

The Cedar Valley Grange has wooden floors
Friday, May 4, 2018 Skandia Folk Dance's First Friday Dance at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

At 7:30pm, the class will feature dances for three people. First, Telegangar, a walking dance from Telemark, Norway, will be taught as a three-person dance by Larry Reinert, Lisa Brooks, and Pat Pi.

Dance class
Next, Paul and Elaine Everitt, with Nancy Neuerburg, teach Tremannsril frå Aure, a Norwegian dance to reinlender music that can be danced either with a man and two women or with two men and one woman.

At 8:30pm, the dance starts with a set from Jam with Lamb, consisting of the venerable David Lamb joined by many of his local compatriots.

After a short Valdres set, fan favorites Hale Bill and the Bops will play out the second half of the evening with their usual panache.

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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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Third Place Books Saturday

Third Place Books
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Independent Bookstore Day is April 28! 
Third Place Books will have all kinds of food and festivities at Lake Forest Park, as well as at their other two stores at Ravenna and Seward Park.

All day long there will be games and prizes, giveaways, author visits, and of course, the ever-popular Independent Bookstore Day Passport, which you can get stamped at any of the twenty-one participating stores that day.

Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.



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Mayor Hall named to Killer Whale Recovery Task Force

Mayor Will Hall appointed to
Killer Whale Task Force
Governor Jay Inslee has invited Shoreline Mayor Will Hall to serve on the new Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force. Governor Inslee created the Task Force in an Executive Order last month.

The endangered southern resident killer whales spend part of the year in Puget Sound. Their population has dwindled from a high of 98 in 1995 to only 76 animals today. Very few of them are breeding and they are suffering from lack of food, toxic pollution, and disturbance from noise and vessel traffic.

Learn more about breeding difficulties of the southern resident killer whales in a Seattle Times article: ‘Two guys are doing all of the work’: Southern-resident orcas’ inbreeding may devastate the population.

In his Executive Order, Governor Inslee asked state agencies to take immediate action to improve conditions for the whales. He created the Task Force to develop recommendations for long-term recovery and sustainability.

“Killer whales have thrilled me since I was a kid,” said Mayor Hall. “Crowds enjoy watching and taking pictures when they show up at Richmond Beach. It is an honor to be chosen for this important work.”

Orcas off Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Photo copyright Marion Woodfield


Killer whales, also called orcas, can live 30 to 70 years. The local population depends on Chinook salmon for more than half their diet. Puget Sound Chinook salmon are so depleted they are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

“This is not just about whales,” said Mayor Hall. “They are literally starving because there isn’t enough food. It is an ecosystem problem. It affects our economy and quality of life. Human activities have altered our waters and watersheds so severely that the entire food chain is at risk. We need to take action to save these whales and the Puget Sound ecosystem for ourselves and our kids.”

Mayor Hall is the only city official on the 31-member Task Force, which includes representatives from federal, state, tribal, and county governments, and business, fishing, and environmental organizations. The Task Force will meet over 18 months and make recommendations to the governor. All meetings will be open to the public. The first meeting will be in Lacey on May 1, 2018.

“This is a great opportunity to continue the environmental work I have done for decades,” said Mayor Hall. 
Hall has represented cities on the Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board since 2011 and he has chaired that board since 2016. He worked on Puget Sound and salmon issues professionally for twenty years, most recently as Snohomish County’s Surface Water Management Director. He left that position earlier this year to have more time for environmental work and service on the Shoreline City Council.

Mayor Hall has a master’s degree from the University of Washington School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, where his research focused on salmon recovery. He was elected to the Shoreline City Council in 2009 and reelected in 2013 and 2017. In addition to the Ecosystem Coordination Board, his external committee responsibilities include serving on the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities and on regional Sound Transit committees.



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Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes in Seattle on Sand Point Way

Seattle Children’s is now offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid class to adults who regularly interact with adolescent 12 to 18.

This is a great learning opportunity for teachers, parents/caregivers, social workers, etc.

This class is offered once a month from May to September. The cost is $15, lunch included, for a full day class. Classes are held in the Sand Point Learning Center 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98105.

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King's Cyberknights robotics team takes second place at World Championship

CyberKnights 4911 at World Competition
Photo courtesy King's

King’s High School’s FRC robotics team CyberKnights 4911 won second place overall at the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Competition in Houston this past weekend against 3,700 teams internationally.

Team members with their robot
Photo courtesy King's

The CyberKnights also became the first Pacific Northwest team (Washington, Oregon, Alaska) to qualify as an Einstein final alliance captain. Alliance captains form and run the alliance, determined strategy, etc. This is an extremely small group of teams historically. There have been a total of 7200 teams in the 27 year history of FRC and only 0.6% of them, or 43 unique teams, have qualified as Einstein final alliance captains.

CyberKnights Coach Mikel Thompson said, “For me it was the run of a lifetime, the stuff of dreams. We are in the top .6% of teams in FRC and we are only a 5th year team!  
"The team was amazing on all fronts, not only running the robot on the field, but in strategy, scouting, negotiating… they played the best teams in the world and beat all but one! 
"Our partners, 2910 Jack in the Bot from Jackson High School here in Mill Creek, 4499 The Highlanders from Colorado and 5006 Apophis from Arkansas were absolutely amazing. We could not have done it without them.”

Teams from six countries competed
Photo courtesy King's

For the Knights, the four day competition brimmed with exciting moments. After the first two days in Houston, the CyberKnights were 9-1 and ranked 1st out of 68 teams from 6 countries in the Carver Division. From there, they chose great alliance partners and went on to win the Carver division advancing for the first time ever to the international finals called Einstein. At Einstein, they were named alliance captains and won four of their first five matches placing them in the top two teams in the world. 

Photo courtesy King's


In the final rounds, the CyberKnights fell 0-2 to the Cheesy Poofs 254, a team from Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, CA and their alliance partners, one of which, the Spartabots, is also from the Northwest, Skyline High School in Sammamish. The Cheesy Poofs had a perfect season 54-0.

King’s High School Principal Bob Ruhlman, who traveled with the team, said, “I am super proud of our kids, Coach Mikel Thompson, our mentors and our volunteers. That was unbelievable fun!” He also extended a congratulations to the Cheesy Poofs and their alliance partners for their win and great season.

Photo courtesy King''s


On their Facebook page, the CyberKnights thanked “their amazing coach, Mikel Thompson, all of their mentors and sponsors and King’s Schools for all of the support.” King’s Schools will hold a special assembly and school parade for the CyberKnights this Friday, April 27, at 2:15pm.

Want to see what it's all about? Here's the video.


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Photo: Guess what's blooming?

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Yup. It's tulip time in the Skagit Valley. Red, pink, fuchsia, yellow - fields and fields of tulips.



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LFP Council to vote on cluster housing and review plans for 5 Acre Woods

The Lake Forest Park city council meets Thursday, April 26 at 7pm at City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 98155.

The meeting will be preceded by a volunteer reception.

The Watershed Company will present the preliminary plans for 5 Acre Woods.

The council will vote on a moratorium on cluster housing. (See staff documents).



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Antique doll and toy sale Saturday at Nile


The antique and collectible doll and toy show is this Saturday, April 28, from 10am to 3pm at the Nile Golf and Country Club 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace (SR 104 / 205th NE in Shoreline).

Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for kids 2-5 years old.

Doll and toy evaluations by Antiques Roadshow Appraiser.



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Rainy City Riff Raff big band at Third Place Commons Saturday evening


The Rainy City Riff Raff big band will be performing a lively mix of dance music at the Third Place Commons on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 7:30 pm.

It's a free family event and everyone's encouraged to come down to have fun and dance the night away!

The Riff Raff features two local LFP residents - Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on drums and Dan Benson on bass. As a special bonus, Zep's daughter, Vivian, will be performing as a guest drummer with the band!

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center, Ballinger Way.



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$30,000 in scholarship funds available to students enrolled in residential construction programs

Deadline to Apply is April 30, 2018

Nearly 82 percent of construction businesses struggle to find qualified skilled labor, according to a 2017 survey conducted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) and Redfin. This labor shortage, area companies say, is a factor in too few homes being constructed and contributes to higher home prices.

In the effort to develop skilled labor for the industry, bring more homes to market, and help ease the costs of housing, MBAKS is working to attract more high school and college-level students to exciting careers in the construction and trades industries through education programs and scholarships.

Each year, MBAKS offers $30,000 in scholarships to students seeking education related to the homebuilding industry and who are enrolled at qualifying technical, community college, and university-level programs within Washington state. Students can apply here.

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has grown to become the largest residential home builders association in the United States. With nearly 3,000 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.


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Prohibition and Your Ancestors at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society May 2

"Prohibition and Your Ancestors" is the topic of the 1hr program to be presented by Kent Morgan at the May 2 meeting of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society.

Mr.Morgan is a motivational speaker and researcher. A brief meeting starts at 6:30pm with the program at 7pm.

The venue is the LDS Family History Center at 22015 48th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA. Guests are welcome.

For more information call 425-775-6267 Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, 11-3pm.

Free Beginning Genealogy Class is the first Saturday of the month May 5, 10-11am, at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. If you just want to get started with your research or need organization tips, this is for you. For more information call 425-775-6267 Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, 11-3pm.



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Scene on the Sound: Raising Cain

A fireboat on display
Photo by Jan Hansen


It’s another beautiful Shoreline morning. The sailboats are coming in like colorful butterflies. A familiar vessel is also displaying her special skills; today she looks like a fire fighter.

This 30 foot rescue vessel was a joint project of the Edmonds Police Department, Port of Edmonds, and the Edmonds Fire Department. The money for purchase was granted by the Department of Emergency Management.

Since then the Edmonds Fire Department consolidated with Fire District 1 which has assumed ownership. Charles W. Cain was an Edmonds firefighter, and Marine 16 is named in his memory.

--Jan Hansen



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King County Information Technology hosts Government Hackfest at Amazon

Virtual assistants
King County Information Technology and Amazon Web Services partnered on a two-day government Hack-a-thon to create government products that live in the Cloud, are aggressively analyzed, and get support from increasingly popular virtual assistants like Alexa.

More than 150 government team members from Seattle, King County, City of Bellevue, Snohomish County and others are developing products.

The most viable projects included:
  • An Alexa-type assistant that directly connects users to King County services like pet licensing or a Public Health clinic.
  • An Alexa-type assistant that will provide a verbal explanation of the Voter’s Guide or content in an initiative. This allows visually impaired voters to get official voter information delivered in a way that works best for them.
  • Predictive analytics to maximize appointment bookings at King County Public Health clinics. The information could be used to identify barriers to keeping appointments.
  • Real-time sentiment analysis of twitter feeds during large scale emergencies. Negative sentiments can be quickly identified to find an urgent, but currently unknown, issue like a closed road or health emergency. 

“People need nothing less than the best from their government,” said Tanya Hannah, King County Chief Information Officer. “We are excited to leverage the private sector expertise in our own backyard to deliver exceptional products for our community.”

King County will move the top projects quickly into production.


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Shoreline Community Movie: "Embrace" - from a body-hater to a body-lover

When Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before-and-after photo in 2013 it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked an international media frenzy.

EMBRACE follows Taryn’s crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

This topic is so relevant and body image affects all of us in some way.

"A funny, touching, at times gut wrenching but above all, life changing documentary, the heart of Embrace is Taryn’s story. How she went from a body hater to a body lover. From being devastated by her perceived ugliness to proudly posing nude for the whole world to see."

Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 3-5pm at the Shoreline Conference Center Shoreline Room (north end), 18560 1st Ave NE, 98155.

Kid friendly, wheelchair accessible.

Suggested $5 donation online here.

Child care available for $10. Register here



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Shorecrest tennis Wednesday

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

WesCo 2A/3A varsity girls tennis
4-25-18  at Edmonds-Woodway High School

Shorecrest 4 - Edmonds-Woodway 3

Shorecrest won all their singles matches and lost all their doubles to inch by Ed-Way by 1, improving their overall records to 9-1.

Shorecrest players listed first

Singles

  1. Kate Ivens vs Olivia Olson 6-0  6-2  W
  2. Sophie Ivens v Leona Akilipi  6-3  6-0  W
  3. Anna Burke v Nicole Ung  6-3  6-2  W
  4. Bella Saunders v Mari Lekrezi  6-1  6-0  W

Doubles
  1. Sydney Leek / Coco Hart v Hailey Rehmfeldt  1-6  1-6  L
  2. Emma Leek / Cindy Luo v Maria Thal / Christabel Jamison  3-6  2-6  L
  3. Hannah Cote / Alyssa Oshiro v Rosemary Chang / Alice Sonn  1-6  2-6
--Rob Mann



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Shorewood tennis Wednesday

WesCo South Tennis 4/25/18
at Shorewood

SHOREWOOD 4 - MEADOWDALE 3

Singles

  1. Bretta Peterson SW def. Hope Nakata MD 6-2, 4-6, 6-4
  2. Maddie Bong SW def. Jodhi James MD 6-3, 6-3
  3. Isabel Reonal MD def. Brynn Morrison SW 6-2, 6-3
  4. Hana Berisha MD def. Shay Ryder SW 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
  1. Katie Taylor / Emily McDowell SW def. Kaitlyn Robinson / Jamie Christianson MD 6-0, 6-2
  2. Tess Galley / Nicole Nelson SW def. Sofia Tang / Janelle de los Reyes MD 6-3, 6-2
  3. Rachel Davis / Ella Parks MD def. Samantha Rand / Samantha Combs SW 7-6 (7-5), 7-5
Shorewood defeated Meadowdale 4-3 to improve their league record to 4-2 and 6- 5 overall.

T-Bird number 1 Bretta Peterson won her third set to clinch the team victory. Maddie Bong also won for the T-Birds at number 2 singles in straight sets. Shorewood took two of three doubles matches with wins at number 1 by Katie Taylor and Emily McDowell and at number 2 by Tess Galley and Nicole Nelson.

Shorewood hosts Mountlake Terrace on Friday April 27th with matches starting at 3:30pm.

--Arnie Moreno



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Call for Artists & Crafters: Apply by 5/22 for LFP Farmers Market Crafts Day


Applications are now being accepted from Washington artists and crafters to participate in the 2018 Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, which will take place on Sunday, July 15.

Crafts Day is a once-per-summer special addition to the regular LFP Farmers Market, which takes place every Sunday from 10am to 3pm in front of Lake Forest Park Town Center and regularly attracts 7,000-9,000 visitors per week.

Artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to submit applications for consideration. Visit the Third Place Commons website and review the Crafts Day application carefully for full details.

All applications must be submitted via postal mail and received no later than Tuesday, May 22nd.

All items presented at the Crafts Day must be handmade in Washington by the individuals selling at the market. The market seeks to reflect a wide variety of media to represent a broad spectrum of creative endeavors, so submit your applications soon!

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is presented each year by Third Place Commons, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to fostering real community in real space. The market season opens as always on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th, and will continue to run every week rain or shine through Sunday, October 21st.

See you at the market!



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Work party in Twin Ponds Saturday

Volunteers at Twin Ponds south
removing blackberries and ivy
WORK PARTY IN TWIN PONDS PARK ON SATURDAY APRIL 28, FROM 10:00 TO 1:00

Enjoy a beautiful spring day outdoors while helping to restore wildlife habitat in the southern end of Twin Ponds Park near the community garden and adjacent to one of two parking lots in the park.

Local residents have been working since July to remove invasive weeds and add native plants to the site. Park visitors have stopped to express great appreciation for the huge changes already made.

New and continuing volunteers are needed to maintain the site and continue to expand the restored area. We are working along First Ave now and Thornton Creek is visible from the sidewalk.

Bring sturdy footwear and wear layered clothing.. Gloves, tools, light snacks and water will be provided. Park near 149th Street and First Ave near the southern end of the park. The parking lot adjacent to where we are working may be full. (Avoid the lot at 155th St.) Contact us at: restoretwinpondssouth@outlook.com to let us know you are coming or for questions you may have.

This project is sponsored by the Shoreline Department of Parks and Recreation, King Conservation District and the Washington Native Plant Society.



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Instrument petting zoo at Richmond Beach Library Saturday

KING FM’s Instrument Petting Zoo, Saturday April 28, 2018 from 1 – 2 pm

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW

Curious what it's like to hold a violin bow or try a clarinet? Now you and your family can find out!

Through this hands-on program you can touch, hear and play many instruments and be introduced to the world of music!

This family program is presented by KING FM Radio, all ages welcome.



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Four great events -- one spectacular weekend in Richmond Beach


RICHMOND BEACH CELEBRATION
Four great events--one spectacular weekend
May 11-13


31st ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE

Friday, May 11, to Sunday, May 13; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Members-Only Presale: Thursday, May 10, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW
More info: www.kruckeberg.org

Presale items will include a selection of Dan Hinkley plants from Windcliff as well as from Far Reaches Farm. These are not to be missed! Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery.

51st ARTS and CRAFTS / BOOK SALE

Friday, May 11, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Artists Reception)
Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library
More info: Julie Vaughn at (206) 321-1934

The show features handcrafted items, including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glass, photography and original art and a raffle. Come meet local artists on Friday, May 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and enjoy light appetizers and quartet music provided by Shorewood High School.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Friends’ book sale offers titles for every interest, including fiction, mysteries and thrillers, history, inspirational, cookbooks, gardening, children's books, DVDs and CDs and many more subject areas. A highlight of the sale is the collectible section, featuring rare and unusual titles, along with the Northwest section devoted to local publications. Proceeds from the Special Collections Book Sale go to support programs at the Richmond Beach Library. For 2018, Friends of Richmond Beach Library has allocated over $10,000 to support library services in children, teen and adult programs. This is made possible through the ongoing sale of books donated by the community. Book donations may be dropped off at the Richmond Beach Library.

9th ANNUAL CAR SHOW

Saturday, May 12; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW
More info: Lisa Hinman at (206) 546-2666
Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to live music by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


19th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 12, Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Parade at 11:45 a.m.
Richmond Beach Community Park
Next to the library at 2201 NW 197th Street
Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association
More info: www.richmondbeachwa.org/events/strawberry

Children's Parade: Come early for the parade for ages 8 and under at 11:45 a.m. (line up begins on NW 197th Street at 11:15 a.m.). This year’s theme is “superheros”—grab your cape, throw on your mask and get ready to save the universe!

On Stage: Live entertainment at the 2018 Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival will include three top area bands and as many delightful local youth demonstrations for an afternoon of non-stop fun.

12:00: The Rat City Brass—Tijuana Brass tribute band, back by popular demand!
1:30: Pink Zebra Cheer performance
1:45: Patti Allen and the Monster Band—The Northwest’s queen of Blues and her classic revue!
3:15: Hans World Martial Arts performance
3:30: The Disco Cowboys—Outrageous dance party fun!

Fabulous food: Mouth-watering food will be offered by local restaurants:
Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine
Santa Fe Mexican Grill and Cantina
Streetzeria
The Cabin Tavern
RBCA will be serving up fresh strawberry shortcake!

Walking tour of historic Richmond Beach: Meet in front of the library at 1:00 p.m. for a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach led by Shoreline Historical Museum.

Additional entertainment:

  • Debut of RBCA’s Historic Street Signs public art project
  • Community and business information booths
  • Shorewood Photography Exhibit
  • Chalk wall, inflatables, carnival games and other activities for kids
  • Equipment, displays and information provided by the police and fire departments
  • Richmond Beach gear for sale, including T-shirts, coasters, metal signs, postcards, trivets, magnets, bottle openers, aprons, mugs, totes, dish towels, key chains, note cards, gift tags and RBCA stickers and car magnets. 
  • See our new t-shirts in kid sizes, ladies v-neck and unisex long-sleeve

Adult volunteers needed: Join the volunteer crew for the Strawberry Festival this year, and combine community connection with getting to revel in the fresh air and lovely views our neighborhood park offers. If you are looking for a way to get involved that doesn't mean a long-term commitment, join us for a few hours on Saturday, May 12. Volunteers are also needed on Friday, May 11, to prep strawberries. Sign up online or leave a message for Volunteer Coordinator Allison Taylor at festivalvolunteers@richmondbeachwa.org or (206) 629-5251; she will find the perfect spot for you.

High school volunteers needed: If you are a high school volunteer, email Allison at festivalvolunteers@richmondbeachwa.org to get more information about helping at this event and earning community service hours.

PARKING AND SHUTTLE FOR ALL EVENTS

Due to limited parking at the event sites, please walk or carpool if possible. Off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Signs will be posted the day of the event directing guests.




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Tickets on sale for SIFF Opening Night Benefit Party

Over 26 international films to be shown over nine days at Shoreline Community College


The City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College are pleased to announce the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) will return to Shoreline, as the festival’s northernmost venue for the third consecutive year. Over 26 screenings will take place May 25 through June 2 at the Shoreline Community College Theater.

"Once again, we are proud to welcome SIFF to Shoreline," proclaimed Mayor Will Hall. "The state-of-the-art theater at Shoreline Community College provides movie lovers an exceptional experience as they enjoy movies from around the world."

Movie-goers are invited to attend Shoreline Community College’s Opening Night Benefit Party on Friday, May 25, 5:30-7:00pm to enjoy wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a meet and greet, and the screening of the Opening Night film (title to be announced).

Opening Night Benefit tickets are $50, the proceeds of which go to the Theater Arts and Digital Filmmaking Scholarship. Tickets for single film screenings are $14 each and daily concession sales (popcorn, soda, candy, beer, and wine) will also support the scholarship.

“Shoreline Community College is pleased to once again partner with the City of Shoreline to host the northernmost SIFF venue, bringing high quality arts and entertainment to the community,” said Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D., President of Shoreline Community College. 
“Each year we’ve hosted the Festival, we’ve been thrilled to welcome more than 3,000 guests to our theater, many of whom have never been to our campus before. Our students also have rich opportunities for hands-on learning during the festival and benefit from classroom visits and interactions with world-class filmmakers.”

With spacious seating for 360, the Shoreline Community College Theater was recently remodeled and provides a professional-grade viewing experience, featuring 4K digital video projection, surround sound, enhanced lighting, an orchestra pit, lobby, and concession area. Parking is free after 4pm and on weekends.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets for Shoreline’s Opening Night Benefit Party are $50 (includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and film screening) and are for purchase online.

General admission tickets for film screenings are $14 and may be purchased in advance online.

The Shoreline schedule will be announced on May 3rd.



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