“Passages – Light and Shadow” - Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers Spring Concert Thursday

Wednesday, June 12, 2019



Join us for the Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers Spring Concert, "Passages – Light and Shadow" on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30pm at the First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, 18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177.

Shoreline Community College’s Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers present a choral concert on themes of light and shadow.

The passage of time and space moves with the sun and moon and helps to set the tone for imagination. Stories around a campfire, dawn breaking, beautiful stars, passage from one life to the next are all explored in both their mystery and their joy. 

Represented in both sacred and secular text, modern works by Tom Porter, Paul John Rudoi, Stephen Chatman, and Kirk Marcy alongside Randall Thompson and Robert Schumann. Finally, four movements are represented with combined choirs from the popular Mozart Vesperae Solennes de Confessore.

The evening is sure to delight! Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Evan Norberg, Conductor
Yuly Kopkin, Collaborative Pianist



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Shoreline council meeting June 17 includes discussion of collaboration with Seattle on homelessness

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The agenda for the June 17, 2019 Regular Council Meeting includes the following:

Action Item 8(a) Adoption of Ordinance No. 856 – Amending the Shoreline Master Program Pursuant to the Periodic Review Required by the Shoreline Management Act

The City’s current Shoreline Master Program (SMP) became effective on September 2, 2013. The Shoreline Management Act requires cities to regularly update their SMPs. Shoreline is required to update its SMP on or before June 30, 2019, and then once every eight years after the date of approval by the Department of Ecology.

Study Item 9(a) Discussion of the King County Homelessness System Redesign

King County and the City of Seattle are actively working to implement a number of recent recommendations related to improving the regional response to homelessness. This agenda item is intended to provide the Council with an overview of that process and an opportunity to ask questions of the consultants and county staff working most directly on this initiative.

Study Item 9(b) Discussing Ordinance No. 863: Minor Amendments to the Aurora Square Community Renewal Area Planned Action Ordinance Planning and Community Development

The Planning Commission recommends approval of Ordinance No. 863 which corrects a transcription error in Ordinance No. 705 the Planned Action for the Aurora Square Community Renewal Area (CRA).The City recently determined that trip generation numbers were incorrectly reported in the Environmental Impact Statement.

--Pam Cross




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Shoreline resident's third book of poetry available June 15

With honest and soul-searching vulnerability, James B. Moore’s Open Heart Chronicles explores the arc of the author’s lived experiences and offers the story of one man’s gradual shift through the many stages of maturity. 

In his third poetry collection, Moore presents narrative poems that take readers on a journey throughout his childhood into the present day.

The work in Moore’s latest collection centers on matters of the heart. Some poems meditate on the loving, supportive partnership Moore has built with his wife.

Others explore Moore’s gradual realization that life contains moments and experiences which transcend the physical.

And, in a literal interpretation of the title, Moore writes candidly and humorously about his experiences with a life-threatening cardiac illness. 

Medical professionals have found his descriptions of the power of the healing arts particularly meaningful.

Throughout Open Heart Chronicles, Moore offers readers powerful meditations on his journey of living while dying. Unafraid to confront the reality of death, Moore’s poems speak to a man’s decision to embrace the life he has been given before the inevitable end.

Shoreline resident James B. Moore
Open Heart Chronicles follows Moore’s poetry collection Spirit Unchained (Chatwin Books, 2015).

James B. Moore has been a musician, merchant marine seaman, high school English teacher, and counselor. Currently, he divides his time between psychotherapy and writing. He lives in Shoreline with his wife, Esther Andrews-Moore. This is his third book of poetry.

Book Details

Forthcoming: June 15, 2019
Paperback
ISBN: 9781633980945
94 Pages • $16.00 • Trade
Available: Baker and Taylor, Ingram, Direct from Publisher

In poetry that centers on matters of the heart, Moore delves into the arc of his lived experiences and tells the story of a man’s gradual shift through the many stages of maturity.

"nine lives"

I’m like an alley cat
who has lived most of his
nine lives

there’s freedom
in knowing the
end is near

life feels more real
when any moment
might be my last

I don’t fear
what awaits
or what comes next

curiosity does not kill this cat
I can smell
the scent of something more




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WeatherWatcher: June Heatwave

Photo by Carl Dinse

Winds are from the North and East, skies are sunny, and portable air conditioners have been dug out of storage. All signs point to, yes, we are experiencing another seasonal short-lived heat wave.

High temperatures reported on Tuesday in the Shoreline area:
  • Echo Lake/North City: 84°F
  • Ridgecrest: 80°F
  • Central Market: 78°F
  • Sheridan Beach (Lake Forest Park): 83°F
  • Richmond Beach: 76°F
Wednesday is expected to be the worst of this June heatwave before we go back to our more normal June gloom of morning clouds and afternoon sun. Temperatures across Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are expected to be between 82°F and 87°F.

The closer you are to the Puget Sound, the higher the chance you'll fall into the cooler high temperature range. Generally west of Aurora will stay in the low 80's with places east of Aurora reaching the mid-upper 80's. If you want to experience 90°F you'll have to go south of Northgate or Downtown Seattle.

Cooler air will begin to filter into the area Wednesday evening, which could fire off some thunderstorms over the Cascade mountains for a light show. It doesn't look like we have any threat of those storms in the lowlands but that could change.

The forecast for the rest of the week and all the way through the weekend remains fairly normal for what I would expect in June. Some morning clouds, maybe a drizzle, and afternoon sunshine is expected. Highs are expected to be down in the low to mid 70's with lows in the 50's.


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Notes from Shoreline Council meeting June 10, 2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting 
June 10, 2019
Notes by Pam Cross


Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
All Councilmembers were present

Mayor Hall proclaimed June 10, 2019 as Student Champions Day in the City of Shoreline

This year, the City Council recognizes Shoreline students from King’s School, Shorecrest High School, and Shorewood High School for competing in and winning their Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) for athletics, West Coast Elite Dance, for dance and drill competitions and DECA events (prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers).

Student competitors and winners, with their coaches, accepted the Proclamation.

Report of the City Manager, Debbie Tarry

Saturday, June 15th from 6:00 to 8:30pm World Dance Party at Shoreline Community College, PUB Bldg featuring West African drumming, Step dance, and Polynesian dance performed by local groups. Meet your neighbors, bring a dish (optional) and share food, and enjoy the music.

Saturday, June 15th from 7:00 to 11:30pm is the final Middle School Night at Richmond Highlands REC, 15554 Fremont Ave N. Free event for 7th and 8th graders.

Council Reports

Deputy Mayor McConnell attended the Seashore Transportation Forum Meeting. There was a presentation about the upcoming King County Parks Levy. King County is focused on procuring open spaces for the future as well as funding for maintenance.


Image: This section of the Proposed 2020-2025 King County Parks Levy shows what is planned for Shoreline - a section of the Regional Trail Connection. Find additional details on the King County Webpage.

Mayor Hall commented on the State of the City event. It was well attended and staff had pulled together a list of some of the City’s recent accomplishments as well as the progress made toward Vision 2029.

The King County/Cities Climate Collaboration Summit meeting was today and Shoreline was acknowledged for some of the work Miranda Redinger and the City has done. The number of Built Green projects in Shoreline in the last year far exceeds what was done in previous years and in other jurisdictions. The City was also recognized for the zoning it has done to support transit and transit oriented uses.

Public Comment

Glen Halvorson, Ginny Scantlebury, Norma Jordan, and Harley O’Neil spoke of adverse impacts from the Richmond Beach Road (RBR) Rechannelization.

Tom McCormick and Tom Peterson spoke of favorable impacts from the RBR Rechannelization.

Stacey Pedersen, neither for or against, would like to see the results of the RBR Rechannelization survey

The most frequently mentioned issues on RBR were traffic back-ups and lack of access to Richmond Beach Coffee Shop on 15th,

Justin McConachie from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) thanked Council for its consideration of renewal of the PSE contract and asked Council to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 860.

Laethan Wene stated that the orange crossing flags are missing from 175th and asked that they be replenished.

The Agenda and the Consent Calendar were approved unanimously.

Study Items

8(a) Discussion of the Richmond Beach Road (RBR) Rechannelization Post - Project Report

Staff committed to providing post-project reports to monitor the project outcome. This is the first of three post-project reports provided due to the volume of concerns expressed by residents during project development.

Staff Report by Kendra Dedinsky, Traffic Engineer 
There was a quick review of the changes made to RBR. The type of conversion (one lane each way with two way turn lane, and bike lanes) is a proven safety countermeasure to reduce injury collisions and it meets Federal and State traffic safety engineering guidelines.

Mayor Hall asked if the shared left turn lane is recommended for all road types because one of the speakers commented that the City removed the two way turn lane on Aurora, but added it to RBR.

Answer: it is recommended up to a volume of 20,000 vehicles per day. Aurora’s volume is far greater than that, and there are multiple high volume driveways the entire length, while RBR is under 20,000 and is mostly residential.

With only 6 months of post-project data, it is too early to gauge safety outcomes

Traffic speeds westbound from 8th Ave NW show some speed reduction overall, with 85% of traffic at or below 37mph, which is down from 40mph. Note the speed limit is 30 mph.

High end speeders (going 45mph or greater) have reduced from 300/day to less than 100/day. There is a lot of work still to do.


Travel time
Staff performed multiple real life travel runs on different weekdays during AM and PM peak hours to track travel time.The chart reflects the average change, not the worst case scenario.

Emergency Response Time
From the 185th Fire Station, response time increased by 9 seconds.

Diversion/Cut through traffic
Volumes on RBR are generally higher, suggesting there is not a lot of cut through traffic. The counters that were placed on the roads were removed three times by vandals on 185th between 8th and Dayton so they are looking into another way to monitor volume without resorting to counting vehicles by hand. There was an increase on 204th street but they’re not sure why at this point and there is not good “before” data. This will be reviewed.

Post Project Concerns of drivers include the Dayton merge, queues at 3rd, and access to RB Coffee Shop at 15th. Part of the problem at 3rd is the westbound busses turning north onto 3rd that then must stop as soon as the turn is completed. Staff observations of the queues at 3rd showed that traffic cleared during a single light cycle, so no driver had to sit through two light changes. They are working with the property owner and stakeholders to eliminate the problem in accessing the RB Coffee Shop. Reconstruction in this area is expected in 2020. They will continue to monitor these locations and explore different options.

Council questions/comments

Councilmembers that live in RB provided personal observations of RBR since the Rechannelization.

Is there a way to count bike riders and pedestrians to see comparative numbers? Not really - now it has to be done by hand. There are no good counts from last year. The annual statewide manual count does show an increase in both. One of the locations included in the annual count is 8th and RBR.

Bike lanes provide safety for pedestrians because the cars are moving quickly and many have extended side mirrors. It’s not so much about the number of bicyclists as the safety of pedestrians. Councilmembers have also heard about the difficulty at the RB Coffee Shop and the trouble with merging at Dayton. Drivers appear to approach merging aggressively instead of zipper merging. The engineering for the RB Coffee Shop hasn’t been done yet.

Volume capacity ratios are becoming too large and this is something that definitely needs to be monitored and changes made accordingly.

Not only the coffee shop access but the complete 15th intersection needs to be redesigned to improve visibility. A roundabout is a possibility but additional funding would be necessary and right of way needs to be considered. All options are on the table - the skewed alignment makes it especially difficult.

Staff has talked with King Co Metro and Metro is reluctant to move the bus stop on 3rd because it is a transfer point. Another option may be to re-stripe with 3 lanes westbound on RBR: right turn only, straight only, and left turn only. If Metro has capital funding (they do) another option is a pullout for the bus.

Council needs to hear from people who are happy with the results in order to get more balanced feedback.

Exiting from the RB Coffee Shop is stressful because drivers on RBR are not willing to let vehicles merge.

It is believed that Fire Chief Matt Cowan would have been at this meeting if he were unhappy with response time due to the RBR changes.

[Editor's note: The Shoreline Fire Department states that Chief Cowan was out of town on business. The department does not take a stand on this issue.]

Can we obtain more data on travel time through our current technology that let’s us track between two points? No, because they hook up to signal boxes and there are no signals at the bottom of RBR

Staff is exploring other methods.

Exiting commercial locations between 3rd and 8th avenues is better than many expected. However the number of signs makes visibility a problem. Sign codes need to be enforced. (note: campaign signs and city events signs are exempt for 14 days).

Look for additional information in the written Project Report, available online.

8(b) Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 860 - Granting a Non- Exclusive Franchise to Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to Construct, Maintain, Operate, Replace, and Repair a Natural Gas Utility System Over, Along, Under, and Through Designated Public Rights-of-way in the City of Shoreline.

Staff report by Christina Arcidy, Management Analyst

The City’s current franchise with PSE expires on October 31, 2019. The delay in negotiating this renewal agreement stemmed from staff capacity at the City, as well as staff turnover. Negotiations have been collaborative and positive.

The proposed agreement provides for a 15-year franchise allowing PSE to install, maintain, operate, replace, and repair their natural gas utility system over, along, under, and through City of Shoreline rights-of-way, with considerations for being allowed to do so. Most changes reflect updates to current practices and the changes in industry standards, or to make the agreement easier to understand and implement.

Section 6 covers how PSE will conduct its day to day work in the right of way, which includes permitting, noticing and right of way restoration.

Because of the numerous extensions to complete negotiations, Council has reviewed this several times. There was no additional discussion and it was moved forward to the Consent Calendar.

8(c) Discussing Ordinance No. 859 - Establishing a New Chapter, SMC Chapter 5.25 Filming Regulations and Amending SMC 3.01 Fee Schedule

Staff report by Nate Daum, Economic Development Manager

In 2013 Shoreline launched a film office and support for Shoreline Community College’s (SCC) widely recognized and highly respected film program. Filmmakers are currently subject to a permitting process that was designed for other types of applicants through the City’s right-of-way and park rental fees.Staff is proposing a streamlined film-industry-specific permitting process with appropriate fees for filmmaking in Shoreline. These new policies and procedures will bring Shoreline into line with other film friendly cities.

As can be seen in the following, Shoreline’s ad hoc application of fees was completely out of line with other Pacific Northwest cities.


Staff recommends establishing a tiered system of permits, permit submission requirements, insurance requirements, creation of a Shoreline file manual, and establishing penalties for failure to comply. Exemptions will be granted to journalists, private individuals making a file for personal use, and roving productions.

Due to Shoreline’s proximity to Seattle, staff proposes adopting their well researched tiered system that we can always modify at a later date.

Low impact projects at a cost of $25 flat fee for up to 14 days, after 14 days $25/day

Moderate impact cost of $25/day no limit on number of public locations per day

High impact filming cost determined on a case by case basis (Descriptions of the different tiers is available online.)

Discussion

Why are drones a problem for aerial filming? Per Margaret King, City Attorney, The Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) has established the rules for use of drones. The City Attorney will look into that.

Neighborhood associations are not commercial or personal use. Should commercial and personal use be defined? Staff will address this. Also, permitting for “anywhere in the City” needs to be made consistent permitting for use of “public right of way and/or public property.” Staff appreciated this “good catch.”

What is a roving production? A person with a camera walking around filming people and places with little impact on public spaces.

What about student productions? Should they be waived from permits? The school believes that film students need to know the business of filmmaking, including how to work with a city and how to use the process. Student projects must submit an application. If they include a waiver request, a waiver will be granted. However, failure to ask for the waiver will result in no waiver granted.

Other expenses such as garbage collection or police for traffic control will be billed separately from the permitting process.The City Attorney stated that we can add in a provision to the code that says the manual will cover additional costs and they will require reimbursement.

This permitting process is not cost recovery, because there are benefits provided to our community. And it is a way to control our own public space. Council and staff have to keep in mind that other requests for use of Shoreline’s public space may provide no benefit to our community and, as such, may require cost recovery.

This item will be brought back on June 24th as an Action Item. At that time, Council will require a report limited to changes from today’s meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.

6-12-19 minor revisions
6-13-19 added information from Shoreline Fire - they do not take a stand on this issue.


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Shoreline Peace Dance Friday - all are welcome

Tuesday, June 11, 2019


Come share in simple circle movements to live music, inspired by wisdom traditions from around the globe. Each Dance is taught, no need to bring a partner, no experience necessary. Come as you are or dress elegantly. Comfortable shoes or bare feet recommended.

ADA accessible. All are welcome and will be included.

Shoreline Peace Dance
Friday, June 14, 2019, 7:30-9:30pm
and every 2nd Friday
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NAMASTE YOGA STUDIO
The Evergreen Building
18021 15th Ave. NE, Suite 101
Shoreline, WA 98155
Ample Parking
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Suggested donation $5-15. You are welcome regardless of funds.
Got Questions? ...Ginger Hayra, 206 546-6092

Namaste Yoga Studio is a beautiful and inspiring place to meet! 




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Lake Forest Park Rotary - Homeless Youth Project

Photo by azaroghli on Wiki Craze
Did you know that there are over 300 homeless students in the Shoreline School District, and approximately 100 of them are homeless high school students?

Did you know that after the age of 14, a young man is no longer welcome in any of the local shelters?

Did you know that although there are many services available for single mothers with children and for homeless families there are absolutely no services specifically designed for homeless youth in our area?

The problem of homelessness in the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park community is an unseen yet rapidly growing issue. In response to this, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park has formed the Homeless Youth Project (HYP) to help address the specific problem of homeless high school students, a seriously underserved segment of the homeless population.

Over the last two years, the HYP committee members have toured local shelters, met with area service providers (Dale Turner Y, Vision House, Teen Link, NUHSA, Mary’s House, etc.), and worked with the Shoreline School District Family Advocates, Student Services Administrators, and PTA to determine how we might help.

Our initial approach was to provide funds for immediate needs such as transportation vouchers, gift cards to area grocery stores, winter coats, and meal vouchers for summer lunches.

All of these donations are necessary and helpful for immediate needs. But in order to truly improve the situation of our homeless teens in a long-term and sustainable way, we realized that a larger, more permanent solution was required.

We are now focused on working with local Shoreline and LFP City Administrators, Community Partners, and established Service Providers to expand youth services to our community, and to establish a Resource Center that will serve both families AND homeless youth.

This Resource Center will help identify temporary and long-term housing for homeless teens to help them complete their high school education and prepare for a successful life adventure, and provide additional services for homeless families. The Center will:

  • Focus specifically on the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park geographic area.
  • Be centrally located, with staff and published hours of operation. 
  • Compile and update contact information for all available services. 
  • Create an online resource/website to make these services easily accessible. 
  • Act as a central location for the distribution of Transportation Passes, Gift Cards, and Meal Tickets.
  • Provide a safe and clean space for homeless students to study, do laundry, shower, and get a meal. 

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park invites all of you to join us in helping address the homeless problem in our community. We are particularly focused on our homeless youth. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

To learn more about this project, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park meets every week at 7:15am Wednesday at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. Please join us for a free breakfast or email George Piano at glpiano684@gmail.com for more information.



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Photo: Sunbow with airplane

Photo by Phyllis Johnson


Sunbow with airplane



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Work continues at Midvale Gardens on Saturdays in June

Piles of brush from the first work party
Photo by Derek Creisler


Work continues on clearing the future site of Midvale Community Gardens at 192nd St and Interurban Trail.

Next work party will be Saturday June 15th from noon to 4pm. Volunteers are welcome.

Come prepared with boots, leather gloves, clippers. No children at this time. For further info contact:
Midvalegardens@gmail.com



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Shoreline Farmers Market opened for business on Saturday

Shoreline Farmers Market
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The Shoreline Farmers Market opened for the season on Saturday at Shoreline Place near Central Market on Westminster Way.

Fruit and vegetables, of course
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


There was a very interesting variety of vendors - new ones as well as old favorites. The market chef was there, creating a culinary delight from items purchased from vendors a hour before.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Alvarez Brothers organic farms had mounds of green vegetables. There were two honey producers. Baked goods. Sausage. Ice pops. Even a delicatessen!

The market will be open every Saturday from 10am to 3pm.



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Edwin T. Pratt Early Learning Center dedication

Miriam and Sarah stand in front of photos honoring
Edwin Pratt and recognizing Sarah
Photo by Jane Wiebe


On Thursday, June 6, 2019, the Edwin T. Pratt Early Learning Center at 1900 N 170th St. in Shoreline was formally dedicated.

The new 55,000 square foot facility is home to all of Shoreline Public Schools’ preschool programs. Those programs include Shoreline Children’s Center tuition-based preschool, Head Start and Early Childhood Education.

School board, Superintendent, Center Director
Miriam, and Sarah
Photo by Jane Wiebe


The Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center is named after Edwin Pratt, a local civil rights leader who was assassinated in front of his home in Shoreline on January 26, 1969, at the age of 38. Police identified the gunman and his associates but not the person who hired them. Pratt's daughter Miriam was five at the time and recently told her story to NPR.

As a founding member of the Central Area Civil Rights Committee and Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League, Pratt dedicated his life and career to promoting racial equality and social justice. He led civil rights campaigns against housing discriminations, school segregation and employment bias.

The dedication was a joyous occasion for everyone
Miriam addresses the attendees
Photo by Jane Wiebe


Sarah Haycock, who, as a ten year old, successfully lobbied the Shoreline school board to have the new Early Learning Center named for Edwin T. Pratt, was a speaker at the event.

This has been a two year process for Sarah, starting when she discovered a small monument to Pratt in Shoreline Park. She spoke at multiple school board meetings, collected signatures, recruited supporters, gave speeches, and ultimately succeeded in her goal to have the Center named for Pratt.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


She has become a role model for other young students. She was invited to go to Florida in April where she was asked to speak to middle school students at Saint Andrews and had the opportunity to visit the area where Edwin Pratt grew up.



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Vehicle crashes into Rose Hair Salon on Aurora

Vehicle into building 18800 Aurora
Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at approximately 7:30am a vehicle crashed into a building in the 18800 block of Aurora, into the space occupied by Rose Hair Salon.

There were no injuries and no medical issues.

Photos courtesy Shoreline Fire


The vehicle was removed but the stability of the building is still under question. As of this writing, the business owners had not yet been allowed into the building.

The City of Shoreline has taken over the scene. If you are a patron of one of the businesses, contact them to find out when they will reopen.



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Save this: 2019 free summer concerts in Edmonds City Park and Hazel Miller Plaza



EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION PRESENTS
2019 FREE SUMMER CONCERTS 
IN EDMONDS CITY PARK AND HAZEL MILLER PLAZA

Edmonds Arts Commission presents free concerts in the park on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August. The series offers something for all ages and musical tastes, from traditional folk, pop and jazz to Shakespeare and some clowning around for the kids.

2019 City Park Summer Concerts are sponsored by Lynnwood Honda and Acura of Lynnwood. The Hazel Miller Tuesday and Thursday Concerts are generously sponsored by The Hazel Miller Foundation. A complete calendar can be found here


CITY PARK, 3RD AVE S AND PINE ST, SUNDAYS, 3 – 4pm. Free admission. Concerts canceled at 2:30pm in case of rain.

July 14, Ranger and The“Re-arrangers”. Seattle’s Gypsy jazz band evokes the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite.

July 21, SeattleShakespeare’s Wooden O production of “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s intrepid heroine Viola matches wits with vivid and captivating characters who keep the sidesplitting antics rolling. Wooden O’s Twelfth Night production takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s original casting practice by featuring an all-male cast, but with a contemporary twist, giving audiences a whole new look at this beloved comedy.

July 28, Tingstad and Rumbel. For over 30 years, Grammy Award-winning artists, Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed and recorded music together. The duo’s mellow sound is a blend of Americana fingerstyle guitar, double reeds, and the ocarina (an ancient wind instrument).

Aug 4, The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band. Seattle’s own non-marching marching band returns to Edmonds summer concerts playing greatest hits of band music, including John Philip Sousa and Henry Fillmore, all from the comfort of their chairs. There might also be an appearance by the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band Drill Team and the world’s only Sedentary Majorette.

Aug 11, Gansango Music and Dance. Gansango is directed by Etienne Cakpo, originally from Benin, located off the Gulf of Guinea, Africa. The company fuses music and movement from across the African continent, drawing heavily from the dance and music traditions of Benin, Ghana and Togo. Traditional drums and percussion accompany the contemporary dance choreography, while colorful costumes provide cultural context.

Aug 18, Correo Aereo. An award winning acoustic multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World Music duo, Abel Rocha and Madeleine Sosin. Rocha and Sosin combine an array of string and percussive instruments with vocal harmonies, performing traditional music of Venezuela, Argentina and Mexico, as well as their own original music inspired by these traditions.

Aug 25, Dmitri Matheny Group “What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Song Book”. Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band celebrate Burt Bacharach’s 90th Year. Bacharach’s passionate melodies delivered popular hit after hit, including “Close to You,” “What the World Needs Now” “Alfie,” and many more. Renowned for his warm tone, lyricism and technique, Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “a visionary” (San Francisco Examiner) and “a jazz treasure” (All Music Guide). An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny is the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer.


HAZEL MILLER PLAZA LUNCHTIME CONCERTS, 5TH AVE S and MAPLE ST, TUESDAYS, 12:30 – 1:30pm. Free admission. Concerts take place rain or shine.

July 16, Miho and Diego. The Miho and Diego Duo blend Latin and Japanese musical traditions. Both accomplished musicians in their own right, Miho Takekawa and Diego Coy came together after years of admiring each other’s work and discovering that their sounds could be combined to make something genuinely new and unique.

July 23, Katrina Ji and Culture Shakti. Performing artist and choreographer Katrina Ji‘s Seattle-based Culture Shakti dance company specializes in Bollywood, Bhangra, Rajasthani Folk, and American Tribal Style Dance.

July 30, Roberto the Magnificent. Captivating audiences for more than two decades, Edmonds’ own Robert Stuverud’s (a.k.a. Roberto the Magnificent) juggling and comedy show is recognized as one of the nation's unique variety acts.

Aug 6, Imagination Band. Imagination Band features puppetry, a variety of musical instruments, guitar, ukulele, flute, singing and dancing. Original music by Imagination Band creators Matt Peterson and Heather Anderson.

Aug 13, The Side Project. This acoustic-indie-pop husband and wife team play hundreds of concerts across the country. They have had their songs featured on "Dancing With The Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” as well as in Starbucks stores across the country.

Aug 20, Roosevelt Road. Snohomish County’s Roosevelt Road musicians bring decades of performing experience to its Bluegrass Gospel and Americana sound. Harmony vocals accompany 5-string Banjo, Bass, the unique sound of Dobro and some of the finest fiddle playing in the Northwest.


HAZEL MILLER PLAZA EVENING CONCERTS, 5TH AVE S and MAPLE ST, THURSDAYS, 5 - 6:30 PM. Free admission. Concerts take place rain or shine.

July 18, 20/20. 2020 a capella. This award-winning five-person a cappella group returns to Edmonds summer concerts with their refined and powerful sound that transforms current and past pop music into genuine and heartfelt stories.

July 25, The Bylines. Portland based Bylines (Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen) perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music. They tour the Northwest regularly as a duo, and put on theatrical shows with their full ensemble. They are alumni of the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project.

Aug 1, Jovino Santo Neto Trio. Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, he is affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal, and was part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to 1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry.

Aug 8, Santa Poco. With songs about rough and tumble characters, this five-piece country band offers the type of slide guitar tunes that belong in a dusty roadhouse or romping dance hall. Storytelling mixed with electric leads inspire folks to don their ten-gallons, pull the boots up over their blue jeans and hit the town’s swing dances 'til dawn. https://santapocoband.com/about

Aug 15, Sundae + Mr. Goessl. This husband and wife duo put on a vintage inspired show that blends blues, swing, country and Latin sounds, performing hits from the 1920's to modern classics and originals.

Aug 22, Maiah Wynne. Indie folk-pop singer/songwriter based in Missoula, MT, Maiah Wynne is a multi-instrumentalist adept at embodying a mood or theme in one song and then swapping it for another. “...a fresh take on music that echoes back to the sounds of Appalachian folk tunes” — NPR MUSIC.


Thank you to City Park Summer Concert Sponsors Lynnwood Honda and Acura of Lynnwood and Hazel Miller Summer Concert Sponsor Hazel Miller Foundation. Concert programs are subject to change. All concerts are accessible for persons with disabilities. Call 425-771-0230 for information. Information about the Edmonds Arts Commission here.



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LFP Council meeting Monday is cancelled

Monday, June 10, 2019

The City Council Committee of the Whole Special Meeting scheduled for today, June 10, 2019 has been cancelled.  The Special Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, June 17, 2019

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In The Garden Now…. The Giant Mayapple

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Mayapple flowers
Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

 ‘The Giant Mayapple’ is an exotic looking plant with leaves that are often described as similar in shape and size to a “large tractor seat.”  It has blood red globe-like flowers hanging below the shiny leaves and sets yellow or orange fruit in late summer. What’s not to like?

This unique perennial is native to China, likes part shade to shade and enjoys moist soil. It reaches about three feet high and will slowly spread given time and enough moisture. Mayapple is pollinated by flies. To attract those flies the flower scent is on the stinky side. The scent is more pronounced in warm weather. I haven’t noticed an unpleasant odor in my garden because temperatures have been low when my Mayapple has been in flower.

Many Flowered Chinese Mayapple
The Giant goes dormant with the first freeze but emerges fresh and green, looking a lot like an unfurled/unopened umbrella in early spring. The immature leaves open over a number of days to reveal their unique shape and begin their march towards gigantic! They haven’t been bothered by pests in my garden. 

I’ve successfully grown this plant in a mid-sized pot for several years. This has been convenient for me for a number of reasons. I always enjoy having new garden plants closer to eye level where I can better observe their growth pattern and what if any pests are a problem.

Since Mayapple likes moisture I was able to easily provide additional water as needed with my watering can without watering a large garden area. Plus I always like to keep a “Newbie” to the garden up close so I don’t lose track of it. Believe me that has happened!

You’ll find this plant is a surprising and unusual addition to your garden. With the large dramatic leaves, intense red flowers dangling beneath the leaves, and yellow or orange fruit that sets at the end of summer it’s a multi-season performer!

 Botanical Name:  Podophyllum pleianthum ‘The Giant’
   Syn:  Dysoma pleianthum

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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32nd LD Democrats meet Wednesday at Masonic Hall

The 32nd Legislative District Democrats meet Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Masonic Hall in Shoreline, 753 N 185th St.

Dinner is at 6pm, open mic and social time at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm.

Emily Parzybok from the Yes! Seattle Libraries Levy campaign will speak. An alternate delegate to King county will be elected, and the rest of the meeting will be consideration of endorsements.




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Photos: Crane installed at Alexan Shoreline construction site - these workers don't have vertigo

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The construction crane at the site of the Alexan Shoreline was installed Friday and Saturday. This photo was taken on Friday.

Photo by Steve Schneider

There are one or two workers in the basket at the tip of the upright section and others just above the white control box.


Photo by Steve Schneider

Photo by Steve Schneider

These guys had grins and thumbs up for the camera.

Photo by Steve Schneider

There are two workers at the very end of the upper section.

Photo by Steve Schneider


On Saturday more of the crane was hoisted into place and attached to the first section. The workers were up at the very tip of one section, maneuvering the second into place and attaching it. The new section was hanging from a cable and swinging in the air.

Photo by Steve Schneider

Now they grab the second section to attach it to the first section.

Photo by Steve Schneider

And it's done!




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