Homes sales in Lake Forest Park during March 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The following are properties that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of March 2019. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Shorewood softball vs Marysville-Pilchuck Monday

Varsity Softball
Shorewood vs. Marysville-Pilchuck
Monday, April 8th at Meridian Park Field
Shorewood 5 - M-P 18



Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s)  
MARYSVILLE-PILCHUCK:  F. Downing, M. Becker (4) and S. Zachry, S. Fogg (4) (catchers)

SHOREWOOD: Rebecca Carson, Skylar Tillman (2), Caroline Gugger (4) and Haley Canada


Highlights
Marysville-Pilchuck:  C. Phelps 4-5 (hit for the cycle)
                                      L. Fischer 3-3 (2B)
                                      K. Edge 2-2 (2B)
                                      R. Perrine 2-3 (3B)

Shorewood:  Gracie Long 2-3 (2B)
                     Sophie Feise 1-2



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Jobs: Market Set-up Assistant for the LFP Farmers Market

Monday, April 8, 2019

Seeking a Market Set-up Assistant for the LFP Farmers Market

Would you love to be a part of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market community? Third Place Commons is seeking a highly responsible Market Set-up Assistant for the 2019 market season.

Each week, the Market Set-up Assistant set-ups and tears down the two market community tents near City Hall (where the dining tables and day sponsor table are) and the Third Place Commons information tent at the market entry. The set-up person also places and collects weekly signage and assists with occasional other special set-ups. Read full position details here.

 
This is a seasonal, contract position that begins on market opening day on Sunday, May 12th and continues weekly through October 20th.

Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sunday, April 21st.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. It is located at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park at 17171 Bothell Way NE.


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Letter to the Editor: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

To the Editor:

Recently I have felt obligated to speak out about the most pressing issue of our time, climate change. Hardly a day goes by that I do not read news about the world’s changing climate. Here in the Northwest we’ve seen longer summer droughts and forest fires. We are living in a time of unprecedented global warming which can no longer be denied.

Climate scientists have warned the world for 30 years that every one of us will experience the harmful effects of climate change in our lifetime. Future generations will pay the price for our inability to make the major changes necessary to limit greenhouse gases. The most recent scientific consensus is that the world must limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C. above pre-industrial levels to avoid the most devastating effects to our health, livelihoods and environment.

Our city is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from both City operations and community activities. The City set emission reduction targets earlier this decade, based on the best science at the time, with a goal to limit global warming to 2 degrees C. These targets are incorporated into the Shoreline Comprehensive Plan. 

This is the 20-year defining document of Shoreline’s future vision, goals and community values. The Plan provides a basis for the City’s regulations and guides future decision-making. Any resident of Shoreline is entitled to propose an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. I decided last December to take advantage of this right and I submitted an amendment which would add language to the Natural Environment section to limit greenhouse gas emissions to 1.5 degrees C. above pre-industrial levels. On Monday, 4/15/19, at 7:00 pm the City Council will decide if this amendment will be added to the list for study this year. Will you join me?

Lee Keim
Shoreline



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Insurance Commissioner: What can I do if my health insurer denies my claim?

From the office of the State Insurance Commissioner

It’s not uncommon for a health insurance company to refuse to pay for medical treatment. If it happens to you, it doesn’t have to be the final word.

You can appeal to your insurer. If the answer's still no, you can appeal to an independent review organization. In addition to appealing a denial, you can also file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

If you want to file an appeal with your health plan, contact them and ask: “What do I need to do to file an appeal?” After that, you’ll need to collect materials that support your appeal, such as documentation from your medical provider and information about your medical condition.

After you send your appeal materials to the health plan, be persistent. Most people don’t win at the first level of appeal, but the odds of winning increase as you reach higher levels of appeals. The chance of winning is highest when your health plan appeal reaches the final level, called an Independent Review Organization.

Read more information and find letter templates and other pointers in the appeals section of our website. If you need help, file a complaint with us.



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Additions to the Densmore Pathway - a bulletin board and a Little Free Library

Matt and Marla Tullio with the Little Free Library
at the Densmore Pathway
Photo by JM


Earth Day gardening party at the Densmore Pathway this Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10am to 1pm. Meet at the Densmore entrance at N 188th.

The Densmore Pathway is a city right-of-way in the Echo Lake Neighborhood. It runs between Densmore and Ashworth and would be N 188th if it were a real street.

For years it was a neglected, overgrown jungle. People dumped garbage there. Some people slept there and some did drugs.

People with back yards along the right-of-way grew more and more uncomfortable with the situation and finally one stepped forward to do something about it. Once started, many neighbors came forward to help - including one who is a professional landscape designer.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) supported an application for a city mini-grant to purchase materials and native plants to create the Pathway. (see article from 2011)

Today the Pathway is a beautiful path through the neighborhood. In 2017 ELNA added a decorative bench and plaques, also supported by a city mini-grant.

The kiosk holds information about the
Echo Lake Neighborhood
Photo by JM
In 2018 Matt and Marla Tullio, partially funded by a city mini-grant, built and installed a Little Free Library and a bulletin board at the Ashworth entrance to the Pathway.

Gardening events are held at least twice a year and volunteers are welcome, whether they live in Echo Lake or other locations.

There will be an Earth Day gardening party at the Pathway this Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10am to 1pm. Meet on the Densmore side.

Join your neighbors for some weeding and adding new native shrubs along this award winning green space. 
Enjoy a nature treasure hunt for kids of all ages! Bring your favorite garden tools and work gloves - we’ll supply the cool water and warm tea along with some snacks. 
Pack a lunch and bring any used books for sharing at our new Little Free Library too! 


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In The Garden Now…..Pink Ice and Cream Primroses

Belarina Double Primroses
Text and Photo 
by Victoria Gilleland 

What could be more elegant and delicate looking than these gorgeous primroses? 

It’s hard to believe that they were subjected to frigid temperatures and buried in 18 inches of snow a few short weeks ago.

These are some very hardy, resilient little plants. Just goes to show once again that looks can be deceiving.

Pink Ice blossoms start out blush white and transition into shades of pink. 

Both Pink Ice and Cream produce long lasting double flowers that are sweetly fragrant and displayed over crinkly bright green foliage.

They bloom heavily from early to late spring.

The plants pictured here have been growing along a shady path in my woodland garden for the last five years or so. They’ve been beautiful, dependable, trouble free plants from day one.

They don’t seem to mind cold winters, hot dry summers, or being trampled on by small children and dogs. They have been disease free and untouched by garden pests including deer and rabbits. They’ve even been divided and moved around the garden from time to time with no ill effect.

Add a little ‘Spring Bling’ to your garden with these showy Belarina Primroses!

(Botanical Name: Primula vulgaris Belarina Pink Ice & Cream)

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the Northwest for over 25 years. ( vjgilleland@yahoo.com )



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Classifieds: Fire commissioners




NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION


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 cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for May 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.


Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
April 5, 2019




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Full house for the Amazing History of Lake Forest Park

Vicki Stiles lectures on Lake Forest Park
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Shoreline Historical Museum Executive Director Vicki Stiles had a packed house for her presentation Saturday, April 6, 2019 on The Amazing History of Lake Forest Park.

An overflow crowd filled the small meeting room at the LFP Library and expanded out into the library itself.

Vicki started with the Native Americans living in the area before the settlers arrived and brought everyone up to modern times. She covered Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Bothell in her presentation.

The audience was enthralled, listening with rapt attention to her lecture.

The Shoreline Historical Museum is located at N 185th St and Linden Ave N in Shoreline.




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LFP Committee of the Whole meets Monday

City Hall, Lake Forest Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park 
Council Committee of the Whole 
Special Meeting 
Monday April 8, 2019
6pm - 8pm. 

Meeting to be held in the 

Discussion Topics
  1. Introduction/Meeting Overview
  2. Process and Schedule Review
  3. Overview of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
  4. Discussion of Preferred Alternative Process
  5. Council Review of Memo to Planning Commission
  6. Interbranch Steering Committee: Support for Council and Planning
  7. Commission Process
  8. Wrap Up



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Teen suicide prevention programs in Shoreline High Schools

LEARN training participants role play discussing suicide
 Photo by Lori Ramsey

Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN Training and Life Savers Club


By Donna Hawkey

The March Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN Training held recently at Shorewood High School felt somber yet hopeful. By arming a community with tools of knowledge, it can help identify and support students who could be susceptible to suicide ideations due to depression, anxiety or a variety of factors and reasons.

LEARN is a five-step approach that brings understanding in the form of education and actions that can be taken to help save a life.

Two Washington State youth die by suicide each week. The Center for Disease Control states that means there are twenty-five other youth who also tried to take their own life, but were intervened by someone or something.

This affects anyone from any economic or cultural background.

Almost 50% of all youth suicides involve a firearm, and 82% of youth suicides by firearm involve a family gun.

Parents at Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools researched and garnered support and donations to bring in the University of Washington’s Forefront LEARN model that teaches suicide prevention to all parents, teachers, staff, and students.

The Forefront LEARN program stresses, with its data-driven approach, the need for the responsible locking up of weapons, pharmaceuticals and especially any opioid medications. But parent attendees learned to even eliminate plastic bags in the home if there is a teen experiencing suicide ideations.

Empathy, the appropriate responses, and working with skilled professionals also play a significant role in suicide prevention.

Shorewood principal Bill Dunbar speaks to participants
Photo by Lori Ramsey

Shorewood High School Principal Bill Dunbar also explained why teens and young adults are particularly vulnerable; executive function skills such as impulse control don’t fully develop until around the age of 26.

So when a teen is experiencing an intense emotional pain, they may not have the necessary brain development to control an impulse to want to end that pain. The pain becomes so dark and deep within them - they could be feeling a burden to others around them - that the urge to die by suicide is brought on by the need to stop all the pain and takes over any ability to cope.

Several parents told their story of how the need for suicide prevention has touched their lives and why they support this training for every parent, teacher, and student.

One Lake Forest Park parent spoke of how she was not aware that her daughter had been experiencing suicide ideations until two teens died of suicide while she was attending Shorecrest High School. Then, at that time, her daughter spoke up about her own feelings. This parent has a strong bond and relationship with her child, so it was a shock that her teen was having such silent struggles. 

Parents and teachers and students are working hard in the Shoreline School District to develop a robust approach so the whole community can have eyes on all teens and especially those silent ones suffering who may not even realize they need help. 

When any person becomes so ill with depression that they are contemplating taking their own life, they most likely do not have any ability to cry out for help. They are using all their human capacity just to survive the pain of the day. 

At Shorewood, the school has incorporated another program called the “Life Savers” Club. In this model, the high school students themselves have become an essential support system that provide peer to peer suicide prevention support, and now combined with the LEARN training, Shorewood has an even stronger integrated approach.

Washington State Teen Link peer-to-peer helpline received 3,700 requests in one year. This indicates the need is enormous.

LEARN and Be Aware:
  • Depression or anxiety can cause suicide ideations.
  • If a teen becomes socially isolated and withdrawing from activities that he or she usually enjoys.
  • Events that have caused shame or having the experience of being bullied.
  • Lack of sleep or changes in mood.
  • Alcohol or drug abuse.
  • Suddenly giving away of personal or meaningful possessions.
  • Verbal or written statements such as - “you will be better off without me” - some teens may even express this as a joke
  • A sudden burst of joy in a depressed youth could be a sign that they know their pain will end as they have then made a plan.

Listen with an open heart as you would about any other serious illness, but do not try to fix the problem. Please get comfortable with discussing suicide awareness issues with your teen or young adult. Programs like LEARN can help you do that.

Always seek help if you feel someone is at risk.

Resources:
For any immediate danger call 911.

Both Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools have a safety tip line on their websites – upper right hand corner on their individual home page.

Forefront:


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Presidental primary moves to March 10, 2020 - Democrats ditch caucus system

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Senate Bill 5273 was signed into law, officially moving Washington’s presidential primary from May to March.

It will be vote by mail, with an official election date of the Tuesday after Super Tuesday - this cycle on March 10, 2020. 

Secretary of State Kim Wyman had been advocating for this change.

I have spent years championing this cause, because Washington’s voters deserve the empowerment that a primary earlier in the presidential campaign calendar will provide.
This is a great achievement for Washingtonians, and I look forward to working on future legislation so independent voters can participate without declaring a party affiliation.

Under the current system, the political parties choose their candidates, regardless of the outcome of the primary election. In 2016, state Republicans decided they would honor the results of the primary, but Democrats demurred. Democrats instead held caucuses - 3-5 hour meetings held on a Saturday where the people who show up discuss the candidates and vote.

This year, things will be different for the Democrats, who solicited comments from their members and then held a delegate vote today.

WA Democrats officially adopt March 10, 2020 vote-by-mail primary, replacing caucuses, 121 to 40. Of 12,800+ public comments submitted, 93.6% supported a primary system.
How district Democrats voted on this issue:

  • 32nd LD voters - Carin Chase - caucus, Chris Roberts - primary
  • 46th LD voters - Javier Valdez - primary, Betsy Walker - primary, David McDonald - abstain.

However, according to Chris Roberts of the 32nd LD Dems, "The Democratic Party is going to use the State-run primary for delegate allocation. Delegate selection (the people who go to the State and National Convention) will still be done through the caucus/convention cycle - starting with the Legislative District caucus."

One of the goals of an earlier primary is to attract candidates to Washington, which has been a backwater in the process to select the party candidates.

Updated 4-9-2019 with statement from Chris Roberts



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WeatherWatcher: Rainy weather continues

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Rainy weather in Shoreline
Photo by Carl Dinse

Forecast: More wet weather is in store for us this week. Rain is expected for most of Monday, changing over to showers Monday evening. Showers remain in the forecast Tuesday through next weekend with the exception of a sunny afternoon on Friday.

We are expecting some more breezy times as well with Tuesday evening being the worst of it. Wind gusts Tuesday night could reach 25-35mph. Another breezy night is predicted for Wednesday night. Temperatures are expected to top out in the upper 50's to low 60's all week with lows in the lower to mid 40's. Overall this is very typical and seasonal weather for April.

Saturday's wind storm brought strong wind gusts between about 11am and 2:30pm. We had a wind advisory in effect during this time as well. There was a peak wind gust of 30mph at the Richmond Beach weather station. Sea-Tac airport saw gusts to 36mph and Paine Field airport in Everett saw a gust of 44mph. Many other areas in the Puget Sound ranged between 25-30mph. This storm was about 10-15mph less than forecasted.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Miss King County Teen USA - Shoreline native Sarah King-Scott

Sarah King-Scott
Miss King County Teen USA 2019
Hi, my name is Sarah King-Scott, and I am Miss King County Teen USA 2019. I have lived in Shoreline my entire life, and I am so proud to be able to represent King County in the Miss Washington Teen USA pageant!

You probably have a lot of questions. No worries, I did too! In fact, Miss Washington Teen USA will be my very first pageant.

If you’re imagining Toddlers and Tiaras, think again. The Miss Washington Teen USA pageant is all about inspiring young women to be “confidently beautiful.”

The winner of Miss Washington Teen USA will go on to represent Washington state on a national level at the Miss Teen USA pageant. In addition, whoever wins Miss Washington Teen USA this November will receive well over $40,000 in prizes, awards, and scholarships.

So why am I competing in this pageant? Well, besides getting to wear shiny crowns and beautiful dresses, I want to make an impact in my community. Pageant contestants have the opportunity to call attention to charities and causes close to their hearts.

Sarah helped pick up litter along the
highway with her crew, all one summer
If I become Miss Washington Teen USA, I would use the title to bring awareness to four issues that are important to me.

One of these issues is anti-bullying. I know firsthand how hard it is to learn in a classroom you don’t feel safe in. I want to ensure that every child in Washington state has a safe learning experience when they go to school.

Environmental causes have a special place in my heart as well. I spent a month in the summer of 2018 in the Ecology Youth Corps, working with a crew of four other teens to pick up litter on the side of Washington state highways. This experience taught me how important it is to protect Washington’s beautifully unique ecosystems.

Another one of my platforms is helping to end childhood hunger. Did you know that 1 in 9 Washingtonians struggle with hunger, and over 15% of Washington kids live in households where putting food on the table is a serious challenge? I want to help change these statistics.

Sarah at the state capital

Finally, my last special cause is supporting online learning. I have visited our state Capital multiple times in the last month to advocate for online learning. Most recently, I testified before the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee in support of 2SHB 1304 (a bill that will help online schools provide more Career and Technical Education classes).

I was recently interviewed by KIRO 7 and KING 5 News about my pageant journey and story of overcoming a heart condition and childhood stroke. You can find the interviews here:

KIRO 7
KING 5

To learn more about my story and support my journey to Miss Washington Teen USA, you can find a link to my GoFundMe page

To make the best impression possible at the pageant, I will need your help.

Beginning in the fall, members of the public can vote once per day for the young lady of their choice, and whichever contestant has the most People’s Choice votes will advance to the semi-finals.

I ask for your vote in the People’s Choice category; I would be so grateful for your help!

I hope that my story will inspire you to support me as your local Miss Washington Teen USA contestant.

Thank you!



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Shorewood T-Birds baseball team fight for victory

Faithful Shorewood fans support the team


Text by Bruce Mainwaring
Photos by Lisa Hirohata

Shorewood never trailed rival Shorecrest in the Wednesday, April 3rd baseball game, but at times it felt closer than the 3-7 outcome for the home team T-birds, in a 6-1/2 inning game played under overcast skies and a steady wind blowing out to centerfield.


Senior Simon Shutt holds up on third





The difference in the score undoubtedly was Shorewood’s timely hitting and aggressive base running, especially from seniors Simon Shutts (3-for-3) and Kevin Hirohata (2-for-3).

Senior Kevin Hirohata heads toward third

The pair combined for 5 hits, including a triple, 4 runs, 3 stolen bases and 5 RBI’s. Coach Wyatt Tonkin’s varsity squad was highly successful in driving Shorewood base runners, like junior Sam Mainwaring and senior Brandon “B-train” Main, across the plate, which is something the T-birds failed to do in the series opener Tuesday night at Shorecrest. The Scots won that match up 0-1.

Senior shortstop Brandon Main throws to first to get the out


Shorewood quickly proved they could score runs, jumping to an early 3-0 lead in the second of a two-game series. Shorecrest didn’t blink and tied it up 3-3 in the 5th, knocking senior starting pitcher David Snell out in the process. The home team re-took the lead in the same inning, and never trailed again. The Scots threatened again in the 7th, getting a pair of walks to put two runners aboard.

After witnessing a trio of relievers, including senior Ian Brown (0 BB and 1 K), an error-free defense, featuring an uproarious, game ending double-play, the fans rewarded their boys’ victory with a spontaneous rendition of the “Shorewood Fight Song”.

Junior Bryce Lindberg pitches a complete game
T-Birds ended their week with an at-home win over Mountlake Terrace on Friday, April 5th. 

The 1-8 game, played in a lucky break in the wet weather, was a solid performance by junior Bryce Lindberg. 

He pitched a complete game, with 4 strikeouts and no walks. 

Good defense helped Lindberg's efforts by playing 7 error-free innings. 

Shorewood's next matchup is at Mountlake Terrace on Tuesday, April 9th, followed by an away game at Edmonds / Woodway on Wednesday, April 10th. 

The T-Birds are back at home at the Meridian Park "Birdcage" on Friday, April 12th versus Archbishop Murphy. 

All game times are 4pm.



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Photo: Rainbow Blessing

Photo by Steve Schneider


Steve Schneider and Cathy Floit of Shoreline have a Rainbow Blessing over their home - the proof is in the sky.


 

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Star-studded line up of authors at Third Place Books this week

Third Place Books
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Town Center is going to be fan central this week with a line up which includes four best selling, beloved authors. It won't be quite as crowded as when they booked Hillary Clinton and the signing line extended to the street, but it might get close.

Harlan Coben, J.A. Jance, Dave Berry, Mary Daheim. See our previous articles by clicking the link on the author's name.

Coben and Berry are ticketed events - and you get tickets by buying their book from Third Place Books. Sorry - audio books don't count; neither do copies purchased elsewhere. If you don't plan to get your copy autographed, there's no charge to attend the event.

Third Place Books, Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park

Monday, April 8 at 7pm
Harlan Coben in conversation with Kristin Hannah

Run Away

Simon, a successful Wall Street wealth manager, is watching a young woman – a homeless panhandler – play guitar and beg for spare change. It’s his daughter, who has been missing for 6 months. He approaches her and begs her to come home. And she runs. As he searches for his daughter, Simon is plunged into a dark and dangerous world of crime and murder he never knew existed. With over 70 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the perennial # 1 New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels including Fool Me Once, Tell No One, and Don’t Let Go. Tickets are required. Receive two tickets with each purchase of Run Away. Tickets are available at thirdplacebooks.com. 

Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm
J.A. Jance

The A List: An Ali Reynolds Novel

More than ten years after the abrupt end of her high-profile broadcasting career, Ali Reynolds has made a good life for herself in her hometown of Sedona, Arizona. But the death of an old friend brings Ali back to the last story she ever reported: a feel-good human interest piece which quickly spiraled into a scandal that landed a prestigious local doctor in prison for murder. In this gripping suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author praised for her "inimitable, take-no-prisoners style,” Ali and her team race against the clock to stop a ruthless killer—before her own name is crossed out for good.

Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm
Dave Barry

Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog

Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Pulitzer-Prize-Winning columnist Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From “Make New Friends” (an unfortunate fail when he can’t overcome his dislike for mankind) to “Don’t Stop Having Fun” (validating his longtime membership in a marching unit that performs in parades—and even Obama’s inauguration), Dave navigates his later years with good humor and grace. The lessons are drawn from Dave’s routine humiliations and stream-of-consciousness accounts of the absurdities of daily life, which will leave you heaving with laughter and recognition. Tickets are required. Receive two tickets with each purchase of Lessons from Lucy. Tickets are available at thirdplacebooks.com.

Thursday, April 11 at 7pm
Mary Daheim
In conversation with Candace Robb

In Partnership with Puget Sound Sisters in Crime
A Case of Bier: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery

Vacations can be murder. No one knows that better than Judith McMonigle Flynn, owner of Seattle's Hillside Manor B&B. Join Judith, and her cousin Renie, on a madcap jaunt into the Canadian Rockies in the 31st Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery!

Friday, April 12 at 6pm
Gloria J McEwen Burgess

Pass It On!

Award-winning author Gloria J. McEwen Burgess tells the amazing story of her father and his relationship with writer William Faulkner, who generously paid for him to go to college. Pass It On! Illustrates the importance of learning, education, and staying true to dreams and goals.

Saturday, March 13 at 7pm
Kathleen Glasgow in conversation with Shaun David Hutchinson
How to Make Friends with the Dark

From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a novel about love and loss and learning how to continue when it feels like you're surrounded by darkness that Karen M. McManus, the New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, calls "rare and powerful." 

Sunday, April 14 at 6pm
The Baseball Prospectus 2019


The 150th season of professional baseball is upon us! Join contributors to the 2019 Baseball Prospectus for a fun and informative evening of facts and stats about the 2019 season!




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Dance with Skandia Apr 19 - learn the snoa and the hambo

Patrick McMonagle will teach
easy dances like the schottis

SKANDIA THIRD FRIDAY DANCE at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, 98036.

From 7:30 to 8:30pm, Patrick McMonagle will teach easy dances that are quick to learn. Bring a buddy for this accessible and friendly evening.

The dances will be mostly the common gammaldans ones— such as waltz, schottis, hambo, and snoa— and very beginner-friendly.

At 8:30pm, music for the dance will be a mix of an “All Comers Band” and recorded music.

  • Are you a musician who is looking to get into playing for dances?
  • Do you not yet have a band to play with, but you’d like to try?
  • Bring your instrument, and we’ll see what we can cook up! 

Class, 7:30pm; dance, 8:30–11pm. $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free. Info HERE or 425-954-5262.



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Seattle Shores Chorus - We love to sing!

Seattle Shores Chorus can be formal
Seattle Shores Chorus can be casual


We Love to Sing for You!!

We are the Seattle Shores Chorus and we meet at the Shoreline's Unitarian Universalist Church at 14724 1st Avenue NE in Shoreline on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm. Anyone can learn to sing if you have a willingness to learn. It is helpful if you can read music but not necessary!

What our audience says at the Retirement and Assisted Living Venues:

"You were wonderful." "The phrasing and endings were done with such finesse." 
“It is so wonderful that you come. My son was going to take me shopping today, but when I saw that you were on the program, I had to come. I can shop any day.” 
“I usually stay in my room, but when I saw that you were coming, I had to come down.” 
“You sing some of the songs that I used to hear at the Blue Bayou, you bring back memories.”

At one concert a woman complained, "You are singing too loud." Another woman looked at her and said, "Be quiet and sit down!"

Recently, a man came up to one of our members and said, "I'm looking for my wife. Are you her?"

We make people cry with the song “Turn Around” as the song reminds them of their children.

Many sing along with the patriotic songs. “Swing Down” is another fan favorite for its lively rhythm and upbeat tune.

At the end of each performance, we go out into the audience and interact with the people. It is like seeing old friends, for the ones that come back to see us again and again. That is why we sing – to bring joy to others through music!

If this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of, we welcome new comers and would love to have you join our group. If you come by and start learning now you could sing with us as a guest at our Holiday Performance.

For more information, contact Christine Allen at 425-463-6650 or you can send us an email at Seattle.Shores@yahoo.com.

We hope to see you soon!



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Dave Barry at Third Place Books Wednesday - ticketed event

Dave Barry, Lessons From Lucy

Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park, Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE

Ticket Required - Receive Two Tickets with Each Purchase of Lessons From Lucy

Get Tickets Here

General seating: first come, first served. Signing line arranged by letter group printed on ticket (don't lose them!)

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy.

Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. 

From "Make New Friends" (an unfortunate fail when he can't overcome his dislike for mankind) to "Don't Stop Having Fun" (validating his longtime membership in a marching unit that performs in parades-- and even Obama's inauguration), Dave navigates his later years with good humor and grace. 

Lucy teaches Dave how to live in the present, how to let go of daily grievances, and how to feel good in your own skin. The lessons are drawn from Dave's routine humiliations and stream-of-consciousness accounts of the absurdities of daily life, which will leave you heaving with laughter and recognition.

Laugh-out-loud hilarious, whether he's trying to "Pay Attention to the People You Love" (even when your brain is not listening) or deciding to "Let Go of Your Anger," Dave Barry's Lessons From Lucy is a witty and wise guide to joyous living.



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Early Life Speech and Language hosts 7th Annual Beer Fest to raise money to support FREE speech therapy for local kids



Early Life Speech and Language, a local non-profit providing speech and language therapy for kids ages 2-7, at no cost to the families, hosts its 7th annual Beer Fest Fundraiser in the Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Saturday April 13, 2019 from noon to 5pm.

Director of Development and Communications Susie Beresford said, “This event grows year after year and raises money to support this wonderful service we provide. The community really rallies to make this happen. 
"Local breweries donate their beer, Central Market donates the tastiest bratwursts in town, Macrina Bakery donates brioche buns and the parents of our sweet kids in here, donate their time and efforts to make this event happen.”

Early Life Speech and Language was founded by the Scottish Rite Masons more than 30 years ago to fill a void. Speech and language services for children are severely limited. Either the child does not qualify for services, services are too expensive, or services are limited by a billable hour or insurance coverage. Early Life Speech and Language currently has clinics in Bremerton, Seattle, Spokane, Walla Walla, and service areas across the state of Washington.

Early Life Speech and Language provides speech and language therapy to children ages 2 – 7 at no cost to the families. One parent said, “Not having to deal with insurance or the financial strain that other speech therapy institutions require allows us as a family to focus on that, our family.”

There will be a more expansive list of breweries than ever before, 21 to be exact. Lowercase, Oakshire, Deschutes, Georgetown, Finnriver Cider, Alaskan, Lagunitas, Wild Ride, Mazama, Diamond Knot, Pear Up Cider, Salish Sea, Middleton, Scuttlebutt, Gallagher’s, Explorer, 192, Mac and Jack’s, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Postdoc, and Triplehorn Brewing.

Beresford said that “Our auction is awesome. We have several gifts from local Edmonds businesses including the Edmonds Center for the Arts, Red Twig, Scratch Distillery and more. Auction items include high end cigar packages, University of Washington football tickets, dinner and a show packages for the best theaters in town, painting with cats, and so much more!”

Come learn about Early Life Speech and Language and how they plan to help more kids in Washington state than ever before.

The event wil be held at Seattle Scottish Rite, 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline 98133 from noon to 5:00pm on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Ticket price: $30 if purchased through this link prior to event, $35 at the door. Ticket includes tastings, commemorative tasting cup, access to the silent auction, bratwurst lunch and raffle tickets.

Please reach out to Connor Kelly at ckelly@earlylifespeech.org with any questions.

Early Life Speech and Language is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) (Federal tax ID number: 91-1239678) and is registered as a Washington State Charity (#4125).



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