Shoreline Farmers Market opens June 9

Saturday, May 26, 2018


Where will you be on Saturday, June 9th?

Only two weeks until Opening Day of the Shoreline Farmers Market at Shoreline Place next to Central Market, 10am-3pm.

Live music, kids activities, and lots of delicious food!


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Tonight's speaker



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



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Edmonds Waterfront Festival June 1-3


Edmonds Waterfront Festival June 1-3, 2018 has live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food courts, kid's activities, beer and wine garden, hydroplanes, and classic boat displays.
$4 admission, children 12 and under are free.

Friday 3pm to 10pm; Saturday 11am to 10pm; Sunday 11am to 7pm.

The three day event is put on by the Edmonds Daybreakers - Rotary Club of Edmonds.


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Fundraiser raises $420,000 for homeless families

John Camerer, Vision House Director of Operations and Co-founder, Ally Svenson, Co-founder of MOD Pizza, Melissa Gehrig, Executive Director, and Bill Northey, board president, pose for a photo during the May 15 fundraiser event.


Guests and event sponsors at Vision House’s No Homeless Kids Benefit Luncheon helped exceed fundraising expectations by raising $420,000 for local homeless families.

This event, held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, raised more money by far for homeless families than any event previously held by Vision House. All proceeds will go toward providing crucial transitional housing and support services for homeless parents and children served by Vision House’s Renton and Shoreline locations.

Guest speaker, Ally Svenson, Co-founder of MOD Pizza, spoke last Tuesday, May 15th, about how they too address local homelessness. She resonated strongly with guests especially when she stated 

“We refer to what we are doing as enlightened capitalism, meaning we’re proud to be unapologetically for profit, but whose purpose it is to make a positive social impact.” 

Over 550 guests attended the event and heard from a former Vision House resident, who spoke about her experiences in recovering from family homelessness.

This event was sponsored by Clint and Shelly Morse; Toyota of Renton; Conner Homes; Dunn Lumber; Facebook Seattle; The Mosaic Company; Red Hat; First Choice Health; Rick and Marilyn Wong; Spectrum Controls; Brighton Jones, LLC; Ballard Industrial; Crossroads Bible Church; Fischer Plumbing, Inc.; Grass CPA and Associates; Lil’ Jon Restaurant; Sprague Israel Giles, Inc.; Tito’s Handmade VODKA; Cardinal Heating and A/C, Inc; Madigan Security Consulting and Investigations; Seattle Seahawks; 425 Magazine; The SnapBar; Bellden Café; and Jan Domek Photography.

Vision House is a non-profit organization providing transitional housing, child care and support services to homeless families. Since its beginning in 1990, the faith-based organization has served more than 1,200 homeless children, women, and men, each receiving the support they need for achieving independence and self-sufficiency. Headquartered in Renton, the agency currently owns and operates 36 units of debt-free housing and two child care facilities in Shoreline and Renton with ten more housing units scheduled to be constructed at the Shoreline location later this year.


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Free nail trim for dogs and cats at Aegis Living of Shoreline June 12

Bring your dogs and cats to Aegis Living of Shoreline on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 1pm for a free nail trim.

RSVP to Shoreline.concierge@aegisliving.com or 206-367-6700.


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"Centers of Gravity" art exhibition offers 45 choices for City's permanent collection

Friday, May 25, 2018

Terry Leness - The Gatekeeper


In science, a center of gravity is a point or place where an object can be balanced. The City of Shoreline’s first exhibition devoted to the creation of a permanent collection strives to create a balance of media and artistic backgrounds in keeping with a 21st century city with rapidly changing demographics.

The exhibition opens Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 5:00pm -7:30pm, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133; on the third and fourth floors with artists in attendance.

Megan Reisinger - The Yeti
Regular gallery hours will be 9:00-5:00 Monday - Friday and by appointment on weekends until September 17, 2018, when unsold work will be returned.

The City plans to spend up to $10,000 on the artwork to begin its permanent indoor collection, complementing its 26 permanent outdoor sculptures, and will announce its selections in July.

From over 105 artist submissions and more than 500 artworks, jurors David Francis and Jason Huff (Seattle Arts and Culture) selected a final group of 30 (45 artworks) that each explore contemporary art as a balancing of of objectives and a blending of disciplinary focus.

Many of the artists have backgrounds in other fields and experiences in other countries, reflecting a global village of contemporary art.

As Huff writes in his juror’s statement, “Given the city's commitment to equity and inclusion, it was important to make sure that the artists whose works are part of this selection reflected diversity of people and communities that make up Shoreline.”

Themes vary from nature, to history, identity, and the design of spatial representation.


ARTISTS:
Gala Bent, Patti Bowman, Weldon Butler,  Minh Carrico, MalPina Chan, Diem Chau,  Maura Donegan,  Shruti Ghatak, Justin Gibbens, Clare Johnson, Jody Joldersma, Amanda Knowles, BethAnn Lawson,  Rich Lehl, Terry Leness, Vikram Madan, Carol Milne, Daphne Minkoff, Naoko Morisawa,  Saya Moriyasu,  Kemba Opio, Megan Reisinger, Jane Richlovsky, George Rodriguez, Samantha Scherer, Tee Gee Story, Thuy Van Vu. Matthew Whitney, Suze Woolf, Angie Yusef.

Themes vary from nature, to history, identity, and the design of spatial representation.



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Garbage, yard waste, recycling on normal schedule for Monday

The Memorial Day holiday Monday does not affect collections from either Recology or Republic.

Put out your bins on the normal collection schedule.


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Shorecrest students receive awards at BioExpo 2018

Shorecrest students from Honors Biology
participated in NWABR Student Bio Expo


The 18th Annual NWABR Student Bio Expo was held on Friday May 18, 2018 at Shoreline Community College. NWABR's Student Bio Expo is a yearlong program that provides a platform for students to learn about and showcase their knowledge of biotechnology, biomedicine and bioethics. 

There were 324 students participating from 22 Washington State schools with 110 science mentors and 65 Judges.

There are 14 Expo Categories: Art, Career Pathways, Creative Writing, Drama/Dance, Indigenous Science, Journalism, Lab Research, Molecular Modeling, Multimedia, Music, SeaVuria, SMART team (3D-printing), Teaching and Website.

This approach reflects the Next Generation Science Standards, based in Personalized Student Learning (students choosing a topic of their own choice) and linked to deep science content plus rigorous technical reading and writing.

The following students from David Svrcek’s and Jessica Raman’s Honors Biology classes at Shorecrest High School researched a molecular level biotechnological / biomedical subject and represented the information through a creative project.

They were judged on their ability to communicate the science concepts through interviews, research papers, and their projects.

David Kaiser and Isaac Smith performed in the music category at the event to a standing ovation.

Awards:
  • Simone Rogers: Honorable Mention – Art: Down Syndrome
  • Megan Rudberg – 2nd place - Creative Writing: Beta-Thalassemia: Base Editing on the HBB Gene
  • Esther Ziliak – Honorable Mention - Creative Writing: Multiple Sclerosis
  • Rebeca Semere – 2nd place – Drama and Dance: Story on Agoraphobia
  • Piper Murray – 3rd place - Drama and Dance: The Dangers of Melanoma
  • Jessica Perez – Honorable Mention – Molecular Modeling: Myasthenia Gravis
  • ​David Kaiser – 1st place – Music: Absent Minded Melody: Dementia Prevention
  • Isaac Smith – 2nd place – Music: Burning Flame
  • Finch Brown – Honorable Mention – Music: Testosterone
  • Dahlia McAllister – 2nd place – Website: Stopping Global Warming Through Salt Water Agriculture By Creating A Permaculture Farm of the Future
  • Eve Steiner – Honorable Mention: Website: Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome


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Photo: Poem Tiny birds

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Tiny poems for tiny birds by Larry Gates  1998

a thousand facets of metallic light
    turning his head
        he darkens.

   a thousands nows
the busy hummingbird
    in the garden



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Smile Source offering free treatments on Dental Day

Bright 32 is offering free services on June 2nd


A Local Smile Source dentist is giving the community something to smile about with free services during Dental Day on Saturday, June 2nd.

Smile Source locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Puyallup, Olympia, Spokane, and Shoreline are offering Dental treatments, 100% free of charge including Extractions, Fillings and Emergency Treatment (limited to one tooth) and dental cleanings.

In Shoreline: Bright 32 Family Dentistry, 1359 N 205th St, Shoreline 98133 in Aurora Village.

Several of the Smile Source offices have been doing their own charity work for a long time but this year they are holding Dental Day collectively across the state.
The event is an opportunity for our dentists and staff to give back to the local community.

Patients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments will be made for the event. Each location will see the first 125 patients or go until 4pm. Additional patients will be seen if time permits. Services and timing may vary by location.

More information on Smile Source Dental Day here or on Facebook.


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Photo: A deer in the garden

Photo by Nancy Utter

For at least a week the neighbors at Sky Acres have had a trio of deer in their gardens. I first saw the three on 15th Ave NE near where Guitarville used to be. They must have successfully crossed the street and come up the hill to 10th Ave.

I have lived in my house 50 years and this was a first. After several days of nibbling, the one deer I had in my garden moved on.

--Nancy Utter



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Pack the Park’s 3rd annual 5K/3K family Fun Run and Walk - June 2

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Runners take your mark!

Pack the Park’s 3rd annual 5K/3K family Fun Run and Walk is set for Saturday June 2, 2018 to benefit the Friday Food Packs program.

This essential program, organized through the LFP Presbyterian Church, serves over 100 students at Lake Forest Park, Brookside Elementary Schools and Shorecrest High School by providing weekend food bags.

Proceeds from prior races have helped to expand the program to help even more students in our area and this year Friday Food Packs have been asked to pick up Kellogg Middle School and funds raised from Pack the Park will help to make this to happen.

The race begins at the Lake Forest Park city hall in the northeast corner of the Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Post run entertainment will be provided by local band The Stumbling Fiddler.

Register HERE $28 adults, $15 students with kids under 5 free. Day of registration will also be accepted at 8:00am day of the race.



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Public workshop: How to get clean energy

Rooftop solar
“How to Get Clean Energy” is a free public workshop about turning sunshine into electricity to power your home or business with a rooftop solar system.

Workshop will address:
  • How solar electricity works 
  • Federal, state and utility solar incentives to recover your cost 
  • Made in WA solar panels 
  • Electric vehicle (EV) charging an 
  • Tesla Powerwall backup battery 

Held on Saturday, June 2 from 10am to noon at the new Kenmore location of Northwest Electric and Solar where you can see solar in action and charge your electric vehicle for free. RSVP to Joan@NWSolar.com or 206-356-0601. (If this date doesn't work for you, contact Joan to get solar info separately.)

Northwest Electric and Solar, 18001 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028, 206-356-0601

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is the selected charitable organization to receive a solar system the size of which will be based on installation volume for 2018.



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Public hearing re changes to Shoreline tree retention at planning commission meeting Jun 21

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The City of Shoreline Notice of Public Hearing of the Planning Commission

Description of Proposal: The City of Shoreline is proposing amendments to the Shoreline Development Code (SMC Title 20) that apply citywide.

The proposed amendments include new and revised retention and replacement standards for trees in the residential, commercial and Mixed-Use Residential zones.

This may be your only opportunity to submit written comments. Written comments must be received at the address listed below before 5:00pm. June 21, 2018.

Please mail, fax 206-801-2788 or deliver comments to the City of Shoreline, Attn: Steven Szafran 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or email to sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.

Interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments regarding the above project at an open record public hearing.

The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline.

Copies of the proposal and applicable codes are available for review at the City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

Questions or More Information: Please contact Steven Szafran, AICP, Senior Planner at 206-801- 2512.

Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 206-801-2230 in advance for more information. For TTY telephone service call 206-546-0457.



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Classifieds: Notice of meeting time change for Fire Board of Commissioners

NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE

As required by RCW Chapter 42.30, Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified of the following change to the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department:

June 7, 2018 Meeting will begin at 4:00pm instead of 5:00pm.

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



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Annual Gala for the Arts celebrates a successful union of the Arts & the Community amongst a sold-out crowd

Sold out crowd for Gala for the Arts

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council would like to thank everyone who came out to this year’s wedding-themed Gala for the Arts! Because of your exceptional support and passion for creativity, we were able to raise $73,800 in support of the arts and arts education! From that total, we were able to raise $18,900 for our Artists in Schools grant program!

The Liebermans are center front in this happy scene
 
Held at the Shoreline Center, over 200 guests enjoyed delicious food, drinks, sweets, and a variety of wedding themed activities. The specialty champagne bar even had a royal wedding drink named after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex called the Harry and Meghan! Guests unearthed their past wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and suits, including Best Dressed Winner, Norm Lieberman!

The table for the Dessert Dash
 
It's clear that the sweet tooth always makes an appearance at the Gala. During this year's dessert dash we raised an astounding $6,660! Thank you to all of those who provided these delightfully sweet dishes.

Susan Talley awarded the heART by Bob Pfeiffer

This year’s heART award recipient was volunteer and arts advocate all-star Susan Talley. The heART award represents dedication, generosity, and passion to the mission of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, which is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Thank you, Susan! 

Debby Tarry, Shoreline City Manager
and Rebecca Miner, Supt. of Shoreline Schools

It was fantastic seeing so many community members come out to enjoy each other’s company and share stories and memories as well as continue to build new ones. We look forward to furthering our mission and promoting the arts and creativity amongst the Shoreline Lake-Forest Park community. 

The ladies of Table 3

The Arts Council is extremely thankful for everyone who put an extensive amount of time and energy into making this event a success. It goes without saying that we simply could not have done this without you!

Jaguar honeymoon vehicle

And thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event a victory for the arts! Including, Merlone Geirer Partners, Jack Malek Windermere, Keith T. McClelland Attorney at Law, Jaguar/Land Rover Seattle, Shoreline Rotary, North City Law, IBS Treatment Center, James Alan Salon, and Kind + Co.

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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92nd Annual Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Evergreen Washelli Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Photo by Steven H. Rolbinson


On Monday, May 28, 2018, hundreds of veterans, their families and the public will gather for the 92nd Annual Memorial Day service and concert in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 11111 Aurora Ave N in Seattle.

Scouts, churches, local organizations and families will place flags on all the graves in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery early Monday morning. The 1:30pm concert will feature marches, patriotic selections and other music provided by the Seattle Pacific University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Drum Corp, Daniel Helseth, Conductor.

The Service of Remembrance begins at 2:00pm, following the concert.

Lieutenant General
Gary J. Volesky
LIEUTENANT GENERAL GARY J. VOLESKY
Commanding General I Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Lieutenant General Gary J. Volesky is the Commanding General of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He is an Infantry Officer who has commanded Soldiers at all Army levels through Corps including company command in the 8th Infantry Division and and 3d Armored Division, battalion and brigade command in the 1st Cavalry Division, and division command with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He has also served as the Army Chief of Public Affairs, 1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commanding General (Operations), III Corps Deputy Chief of Staff, Infantry Doctrine Division Chief and multiple assignments within the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Lt. Gen. Volesky has deployed six times to combat for more than 60 months to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve, and one humanitarian assistance deployment to Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance.

He is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College and the Air War College, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and a Masters degree from Princeton University.

Lt. Gen. Volesky’s major awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Awaeard), Master Parachutist Badge and the Army Ranger Tab.

Lt. Gen. Volesky is married to LeAnn and they are proud parents of their son Alex

MICHAEL REAGAN
Fallen Heroes Portrait Project

Michael Reagan has raised over ten million dollars for charities across the country; primarily with his artwork. Now Michael has begun what he calls “the most important project he has ever done”, The Fallen Hero Portrait Project. He is creating portraits of all of the Fallen, free of charge for their families. So far he has completed over 5300 free portraits. In 2007 Michael was awarded the American Legion’s Patriot Award and in 2009 the VFW Commander in Chief Gold Medal of Merit.

Then in 2010 he was named the 2010 Veteran Volunteer of the Year in Washington State. In 2013 the Department of the Army awarded him the The Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. In March 2015 the Lynnwood Elks presented him the General Douglas MacArthur Award, and on March 25, 2015 he was awarded the Citizen Service Before Self Honor (known to some as the Civilian Medal of Honor) by the Medal of Honor Foundation in Washington DC.

On April, 10, 1968, after serving his country as a U.S. Marine, Michael returned home from Vietnam. He knew he had been spared for a reason and needed to discover what that reason was. While in ‘Nam, Michael drew portraits of his fellow Marines. In some cases, those images were all that returned home. Michael developed an idea. He began drawing two portraits of a celebrity, giving them one and asking them to autograph the second original drawing. Then he donated the second drawing to local charity fund-raisers. Michael’s first drawing featured Warren Moon. He donated that drawing to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes fund-raiser, it fetched $1,800. Michael had discovered his purpose. Since that time, Michael has completed over 10,000 portraits of more 2,000 different celebrities and notable personalities. His art is so popular that his method of obtaining priceless autographs has changed. Now when he draws portraits he asks the celebrity to autograph as many as 10 blank illustration boards. He continues to donate these images to fund-raisers throughout the nation.

The Program
will begin with the Parade of Colors. The Color Guard is from the Washington State National Guard. Following will be the National Anthem which will be sung this year by Maria Kesovija, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Andrew Chumney and William MacCully. Chaplain Edward Fackler will lead us in the Invocation and Benediction with the Memorial Day Address by Lieutenant General Gary J. Volesky, Commanding General I Corps, and Michael Reagan of the Fallen Heroes Portrait Project.

Wreath Placement Ceremony will be led by the Advisory Board. The program will conclude with a ringing of the Liberty Bell 21 times by Vernon Zimmerman, followed by the Retiring of the Colors. The program should end about 3:00pm.

Medal of Honor graves
The public is invited to visit the graves of our Medal of Honor Recipients. Evergreen Washelli is proud to hold the remains of several Medal of Honor Recipients. Please join us today in remembering them. We invite you to visit their graves, read their stories and see an image of the medals received. Located on the east side of Aurora Avenue are six Medal of Honor recipients. Three are interred within the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, and three are located in Sections O, R, and W. You will find one additional Medal of Honor Recipient across the street on the west side of Aurora. From the northwest corner of the cemetery you will see his family plot just south of the Arbor Crest Mausoleums. To assist in finding their location we roped off the gravesites. Maps are available in the program.




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Acacia Cemetery - Memorial Day weekend

Acacia dove release 2017
Photo by Jerry Pickard

As always, Acacia Cemetery in Lake Forest Park will hold ceremonies on Memorial Day.

In addition, Girl and Boy Scout troops will be on hand Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for people who are coming to view and decorate veterans' graves.

On Saturday there will be Girl Scouts helping hand out flags and cooking hotdogs. The Boy Scouts will do the same on Sunday and Monday.

Memorial Day Service is scheduled for 11:00am on Monday, May 28, 2018 on the grounds at Acacia. The Kenmore and District Pipe Band will be playing again and there will be a dove release.

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Holyrood Catholic Cemetery joins National Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes

Holyrood Catholic Cemetery
Shoreline
As the country prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, Holyrood Catholic Cemetery will join thousands of Catholic Cemeteries across the United States in a national celebration, "Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes." 

This national program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, will honor those men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognize both our active military and military veterans who have served our country.

In Shoreline Very Rev. Bradley Hagelin will celebrate Mass at 10:30am on Monday, May 28. Active military and veterans are invited to participate and recite prayer intercessions followed by a moment of silence.

The local celebration will include Tribute boards where veterans, active military members and their families can write messages. These boards will be available in the week leading up to Memorial Day.

“We are excited to be participating in this heartfelt program and are glad to have the opportunity to give thanks to the military members and veterans within our community for their commitment and service,” said Richard Peterson, Director of Cemeteries of Associated Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Seattle). 
“We are inspired by these individuals and hope our participation in the ‘Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes’ program can be just one way to say thanks for all they have done for us”.

Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” encourages community involvement and participation and it is the hope of the program that this initiative will band together thousands of Catholic Cemeteries throughout the nation with past and current military members in this special celebration of remembrance.

Holyrood Cemetery, 205 NE 205th St, Shoreline 98155



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Photos: Poppies

Poppies photo by Lee Lageschulte

These are spectacular, aren't they? I've never seen this variety before, but Lee photographed them in Shoreline.

Just a reminder - when you see the veterans sitting at card tables at Fred Meyer with a box of paper poppies - buy one from them. They are members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, selling "Buddy Poppies" which honor fallen comrades. The poppies are their biggest fundraiser of the year, keeping their organization going.

Or, heck, stop and talk to them. Maybe they'll tell you a few war stories. You might learn something you didn't know.

DKH



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Donations for dahlia tubers raise $245 for the Senior Center

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By John Hibbs, ND

The Dahlias For Seniors season opener tuber giveaway was a great success! We had 25-30 visitors and about 300 tubers of 75 different varieties found homes. Plus we generated $245 for the Senior Center!

And maybe best of all, several tuber shoppers who had not visited the Center before explored the facility, observed our seniors in various activities and shared with me they did not realize what a great, vital place it is. This warmed my heart because it's really what the project is about.

75 varieties to choose from
Really - who needs a lawn?
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Other highlights: a couple people shared that they'd been following our Dahlia of the Week series and decided to start their own gardens!

And Martin Král, Shoreline citizen, historian and author on the subject of dahlias, and a backbone of the PSDA (Puget Sound Dahlia Association) and its annual exhibition at Sky Nursery (See previous article) donated his left-over tubers too, and helped out at the table.


5-24-18  corrected dollar amount in headline

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Honor the veteran in your life with a memorial brick at the Veterans' Plaza

Veterans' Memorial Plaza
Shoreline
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline American Legion Post 227 wants to remind one and all that with next Monday being Memorial Day, it’s time to pause and give thanks tor all Military Veterans who have served and sacrificed so bravely since 1770, to keep us free to live in this most wonderful of all countries.

Commemorative brick

We can think of no better time to permanently remember their service by purchasing a brick at our Veterans Memorial Plaza at City Hall.

Each brick contains a Veteran’s name, rank, branch of service and years served.

MAY WE NEVER FORGET

Applications for bricks are available at Shoreline City Hall lobby. ($100 for singles, $200 for double 8x8). 17500 Midvale Ave N.

For further information, call 206-546-2894.

--Dwight Stevens



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Middle school track and field championship held in Shoreline Wednesday

Einstein girls' relay 2017
Team scores and final results from Wednesday's SNO KING Middle School Track and Field Championship meet held at Shoreline Stadium on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

SNO KING MS league consists of schools from Shoreline, Edmonds, Mukilteo and Everett School Districts.

Out of 15 schools participating, Einstein girls came in 2nd for the 7th graders and 1st for the 8th graders. 7th grade boys came in 1st and 8th grade came in 5th.

Results for individual events



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“Tech Tales: Storytelling through Engineering”

Carrie Tzou
UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins “Tech Tales: Storytelling through Engineering” cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins.

Carrie Tzou, associate professor, UW Bothell School of Educational Studies, and Megan Bang, associate professor, UW College of Education.

Megan Bang
7-8:30pm Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Doors open at 6pm.
Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

Hear how Tech Tales workshops encourage families to explore science and engineering by engaging with robotics and computer coding.

Free and open to the public, all ages welcome. Seating: first come, first served. Talk followed by Q/A.

More information about pub talks and about McMenamins.



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Shoreline Schools awarded $55K grant for Computer Science Education

Lake Forest Park Elementary students participate in Hour of Code.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently announced that Shoreline Public Schools was selected to receive a $55,438 grant to support K-12 computer science education across the district.

Shoreline is one of 26 districts selected as part of a competitive grant process for a share of $1 million in grant funding provided by the Washington State Legislature to improve access to computer science programs, particularly for groups of students who have historically been underrepresented in computer science programs and careers.

Shoreline will use the funds to support developing an equitable computer science pathway to increase student access to computer science instruction and programs. The project will align with and quickly expand the computer science education being provided at the K-6 grade levels.

An additional 75 elementary teachers will be provided with training in computer coding through Code.org and another 15 teachers participating in advanced level computer science training. It will also allow the district to expand their Technology Learning Cohort, which provides comprehensive technology and computer science training to cohorts of 3-6 grade teachers throughout the year.

The grant will support the development of a computer science leadership team at each middle school. A team of eight teachers at each middle school will be provided additional training, curriculum, software and hardware to support all students having access to computer science.

“This will allow us to build upon the great work that has been occurring around computer science education in Shoreline Schools,” said Dan Gallagher, director of career and technical education. 
“Our goal is to develop a concrete vision and pathway for all students to access and excel in computer science from kindergarten through their senior year.”

The grant will help expand the current number Shoreline students currently served with computer science education from 1,615 to 3,690, with a focus on equitable access and support for all students.

“It’s critical that we have a central focus on equitable access in the development of our computer science pathway, not just an afterthought,” added Gallagher.



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Shoreline veteran goes on Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Robert "Bob" Grasmick
returning from Honor Flight
Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

American Legion Post 227 member Robert "Bob" Grasmick was selected and went on a Puget Sound Honor Flight Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Honor Flights take veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to veterans.

They currently have given priority to WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans of all branches of service.

There is presently a backlog of around 2000 applicants waiting for the trip with WWII Vets given priority in the selection process.

Honor Flights Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America's Veterans for all their sacrifices.

Puget Sound Honor Flight has one goal: To recognize the local Veteran population living in Western Washington.

Veterans, families, friends, Honor Guard, and the
Guardians who accompanied each veterans
gather at the airport after the Flight returns

Their mission is to transport our heroes on "One Last Mission", a trip to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. The trip is free to the veteran, and made possible solely through individual donations and corporate support - NO federal funds are allocated to this program.

Donations can be made by visiting their website. They are located at PO Box 434 Grapeview, WA 98456. Contact them by phone 253-303-1130 or email.

The flight departs on Saturday and returns on Monday, with a very full itinerary on Sunday and Monday.



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Park Concept Designs Public Open House #3, May 31, 6 – 8 pm

James Keough park is on the renovation list
Photo from Google

May 31, 6 – 8 pm
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

The City of Shoreline evaluated opportunities for improvements in 13 parks throughout the city based on recommendations of the 2017 PROS plan. After receiving feedback from the community, multiple concept plans were developed for 8 select parks which were reviewed during previous open houses and online surveys.

The 8 Parks (9 Sites) Under Review:

  1. Brugger's Bog
  2. Hamlin Park (near the Briarcrest Neighborhood)
  3. Hamlin Park North
  4. Richmond Highlands
  5. James Keough
  6. Hillwood
  7. Shoreview
  8. Ridgecrest
  9. Westminster Triangle

The city is now reaching out to the community to gather feedback on the preferred concept designs that will be displayed at this Open House and online. The concept designs will reflect community input, assist in defining the future of these parks, and guide funding opportunities.



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Off We Fly Now - world premiere at Shoreline Community College

Wednesday, May 23, 2018


Director: Duygu Erdogan Monson. Asst. Director / Stage Manager: Danny Bracy. Choreographers: Annika Knapp / Ferandi Yennas. Animators: Kara O’Connor / Shannon Amdal


Shoreline Community College Theater presents the world premiere of Off We Fly Now which will be performed as a mixed media experience in collaboration with Shoreline’s Visual Communications Program to combine live action with animation.

Snow White, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty, have found a way to escape from their centuries old fairy tales. Arriving in the “real world” they quickly attract the attention of the media and the public. 
As the four attempt to discover the meaning of life, they end up becoming reality show celebrities. Then they begin to realize that the real world, similar to the fairy tale world, is full of tricks and traps. Fame, love, youth and marriage are each unsolved riddles.

Off We Fly Now challenges the boundaries between fairy tales and the truth. Perhaps, after all, the tales were written to prepare us for life in the real world.

“... and they lived happily ever after…”

Main Characters: Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Deer, Apple, Horse, Journalists, Rapunzel, Ensemble.

Tickets:
General Admission: $16
Seniors 60+, Faculty, Staff and Non SCC Students: $12
SCC Students, Children 12 and under: $10

SCC Theatre, 1600 Bldg., 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline 98133. 206-546-4728.

Director Duygu Erdogan Monson is the newest member of Shoreline’s growing Theater and Film Department. In her native Turkey, she has over twenty-years working as a professional actor in theatre, television, and film. She also founded an award-winning feminist theatre company in Istanbul and was a lecturer at Beykent University, Istanbul. 

Despite a language barrier, Duygu auditioned and landed several roles in New York City, before moving to Seattle, where she continued to work as an actor, and entered the PhD program at the University of Washington, School of Drama.

She is presently completing a dissertation that looks at the Ottoman relationship with Europe and how the Turk image was created on European stage, ballet, and opera. She also is participating in the collaboration between the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College to establish a professional film studio here.



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Memorial Day Tribute at Senior Center Friday

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center will continue America's decades-old tradition of honoring men and women who died while serving in the nation's armed forces when it hosts its annual Memorial Day Tribute this Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Center.

The ceremony will consist of the Posting of Colors by members of the University of Washington ROTC, Missing Man Table tribute to POWs and MIAs, a slideshow highlighting several veterans from our community and war era music.

Time: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Cost: Standard lunch fees, $4 for those 60+ and $10 for those under 60 years of age
Location: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155



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Jobs: Part-time Music & Events Coordinator for Third Place Commons

Third Place Commons needs a new Music and Events Coordinator to help schedule and host hundreds of free events each year in the Commons and at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This flexible, part-time position will be perfect for someone with proven special event and/or performing arts experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator! Theatrical tech experience (sound, lights, etc.) a definite plus!

Weekends and evening availability required to work events on a fluctuating weekly schedule. The balance of the weekly schedule will be weekday office hours, though the office hours can be flexible (with prior approval) to accommodate other daytime commitments.

Music and Events Coordinator position description and application process

Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, June 4, 2018.

All information on application requirements and process can be found in the position description. No phone calls, please.

So spread the word and we’ll see you at the Commons!


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LFP Garden Market Saturday, June 16

Geranium
LFP Garden Market and Garden Tour Saturday, June 16, 2018

As part of the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour, the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center will be filled with local flowers, trees, and art.

One of the vendors will be Jordan Nursery. Kevin and Jeanell Jones have an amazing nursery dedicated to raising, preserving and selling fuchsias and pelargoniums (geraniums).

Over the years Jordan Nursery has acquired one of the largest fuchsia and geranium collections in the U.S. Just last year the Nursery cultivated 40 new varieties of geraniums previously not in circulation.

They are in contact with people across the world to find and share old fashioned, non-patented varieties.


Geraniums/ pelargoniums are a perfect plant for newcomers and experienced gardeners alike. The plants are easy to care for, they last all summer (and can be wintered over), they are scented and they repel flies. They can be in gardens; they take part shade and they can be in containers.

The flowers come in lots of different colors in the pink, red, orange and white families. The leaves themselves are interesting with varied leaf and color structure.

Percy Dicker - Regal / Martha Washington
pelargoniums / geranium
Martha Washington’s, known in the British Commonwealth countries as Regals, will be in full display at the Garden Market.

Nestled nest to the geraniums will be fuchsias. These hardy and varied plants come in single blossoms and double, some of them trail out of baskets others stand upright. The colors range from white to pink, red to purple.

The leaves can be variegated or regular. Take a look around the city to feast on the varieties of fuchsias. These delightful blossoms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. This year the Jordan Nursery made 30,000 cuttings of these amazing plants.

A wide variety of these plants will be available at the Garden Market at the Town center on June 16.

Garden Tour tickets are available at the Secret Gardens website, and at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Wildbirds Unlimited, Sky Nursery and Town Center Hardware.



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Spring Fling, mini sale of books, with Friends of the Shoreline Library June 2

The Friends of Shoreline Library are continuing the fun with their 3rd annual Spring Fling.

This is a drop-in two hour social to meet the Friends, perhaps even join us! The Shoreline Library reopened May 20. Come see the beautiful new space.


The Friends group will have a small book sale of some well chosen, slightly higher priced books.

Raffle baskets galore!



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Destinations: Northwest Folklife at Seattle Center Friday - Sunday


For over 40 years Northwest Folklife has produced the annual Northwest Folklife Festival, a celebration of musical and artistic traditions at Seattle Center that is now the nation's largest community-powered arts festival.

Join us May 25-28, 2018 for the 47th Annual Festival, presented by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Every year since 1972, Northwest Folklife has presented the Northwest Folklife Festival over Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle Center. Find out more about this year’s event by visiting the official Festival website.

Watch a special profile of the Festival by KCTS9’s arts & culture show PIE, produced in 2013

Each year, the Northwest Folklife Festival brings together over 6,000 performers, 500 vendors, and up to 250,000 attendees together to celebrate the thriving arts and cultures of the global Pacific Northwest!

This year marks our 47th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival, and we are thrilled to announce that the full festival schedule is now live! Using the simple application called SCHED, you can create your very own customized schedule for each day of the Festival.




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