Akilah Hughes at Third Place Books Sunday Sept 29 in ticketed event

Monday, September 23, 2019


Akilah Hughes, author of The Fault is in Our Stars, will appear at Third Place Books on Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 6:00pm, in a ticket required event.

Tickets available only with your PURCHASE of Obviously: Stories From My Timeline from Third Place Books. Books and tickets available for pick up on or after Tuesday, September 24.

"A refreshingly funny and blisteringly unsentimental coming-of-age memoir." - John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All The Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars


Purchase a copy of Obviously: Stories From My Timeline from Third Place Books and receive ONE ticket for the event. Tickets required for admission and signing line. Signing line arranged by letter group printed on ticket (don't lose them!)

General seating: first come, first served. Doors at 5pm.

In Akilah Hughes's world, family -- and life -- are often complicated, but always funny. Through intimate and hilarious essays, Akilah takes readers along on her journey from the small Kentucky town where she was born -- and eventually became a spelling bee champ and 15-year-old high school graduate -- to New York City, where she took careful steps to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer and performer.
Like Tiffany Haddish's The Last Black Unicorn or Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? for the YA set, Akilah pens revealing and laugh-out-loud funny essays about her life, covering everything from her racist fifth grade teacher, her struggles with weight and acne, her failed attempts at joining the cheerleading team, how to literally get to New York (hint: for a girl on a budget, it may include multiple bus transfers) and exactly how to "make it" once you finally get there.

Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, and YouTuber residing in Brooklyn, NY. She's been a digital correspondent for MTV, Fusion, Comedy Central, Crooked Media, and more. A Sundance Labs Fellow, Akilah most recently appeared on the HBO series special Pod Save America. 

Her comedic YouTube channel, "It's Akilah, Obviously!" has amassed more than 150,000 subscribers. Find her on Twitter @AkilahObviously or on Instagram @akilahh.


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Lawn care without poisons - Saturday at Sky

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 11am to Noon
Natural Lawn Care for Fall with Brenda Sage

Thick. Lush. Green. Fall is the best time to set the stage for a beautiful and resilient lawn all year long!

Brenda Sage with EB Stone will share tips for growing and maintaining a more vigorous and healthy turf. She'll cover everything from seeding and feeding, to efficient watering and mowing.

We’ll help you grow a lawn that fits your lifestyle.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 206-546-4851



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Mark the date: Holiday Bazaar 2019 - Nov 2-3 - Senior Center

Holiday Bazaar 2019
November 2 - 3
10am – 4pm

A fun time for the whole family
Handcrafted Gifts          Live Music          Great Food      Silent Auction


Here is a sneak peek at a few of the beautiful handcrafted items you will find at the annual Holiday Bazaar at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center on Saturday and Sunday, November 2 -3, 2019.

Seahawks booth is always popular
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Craftspeople from outside and a few from within the Senior Center will be selling their work at the bazaar.
Handmade cards and prints

We have something for every member of the family, including the pets!

Bella dresses in style

Handcrafted jewelry and beautiful purses

There will be live music and great food. The Silent Auction is always a highlight.

The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98133.




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Food drive for Hopelink Oct 5 at RB QFC

Keep the shelves full at Hopelink
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Saturday, October 5 is the date for the 6th Annual 4 Corners Food Drive for Hopelink
at the Richmond Beach QFC, 1 to 7pm, 600 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177

This is an opportunity for all to contribute to Hopelink’s winter pantry. We have had great success collecting more than 2000 pounds of food in years past and hope you can help us do it again.

Here are four ways to give:

1. Drop off donations at Richmond Beach OFC, Saturday October 5 from 1 to 7pm

2. Shop and donate at OFC’s door for our most needed items: soups, rice and pasta, canned meat/tuna, peanut butter, canned meals (chili, ravioli) juices (100% juice, please), cooking oil in small containers and macaroni and cheese.

3. Deliver donations weekdays directly to: Hopelink Shoreline Center, 17837 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline 98133

4. Online donation

This collection is sponsored by 4-Corners.org, a 501c3 group whose mission is to build community in our neighborhoods. It’s is comprised of members of Richmond Beach Community Association, Hillwood Community Network, Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association, and Innis Arden Community Association.



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Photo: Whoopsie!

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


...Wally needed to work on his landings...



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A Community Circle of Support for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents

Kind+co Events Cocktails for a Cause
Wednesday, for NUHSA
By Donna Hawkey

Three Lake Forest Park entrepreneurs are hosting a party for the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), and are highlighting the strength of our communities at the same time!

On Wednesday evening, September 25, 2019 Kind+co Events is sponsoring NUHSA’s fall fundraising event called “Cocktails for a Cause.” And you are all invited, too!

It’s going to be a vibrant party and includes specialty craft cocktails and appetizers. But also, guests will have the ability to admire and shop at pop-up artist’s various booths. This is an innovative idea from three women who want to give back to the community.

While listening to some cool tunes brought to you by LFP resident DJ Zach, and taking in the big view of Lake Washington from the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, you will also be socializing with your neighbors, friends, and elected officials.

100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to NUHSA. The NUHSA organization is well-positioned to advocate for the ever-increasing and critical human service needs in North King County and includes all of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and Woodinville.

Specialty craft cocktails and appetizers will be
available at Wednesday's event for NUHSA.
Places are still available.
Entrepreneurs Deci Evans, Nicola Dahlin and Leslie Eck started Kind+co Events after meeting as involved parents at the local elementary school their kids were attending.

They took on the job of chairing the school’s auction and succeeded in growing that auction’s results from $10,000 to over $100,000 in just five years!

If you’ve ever been involved in school auctions, you will understand what a feat this is for these three parents.

These enterprising moms realized the satisfaction they receive in helping others raise money for important causes. Through all that, they decided to start Kind+co Events. Their LFP business can do all the creation and management of a special event, or they can do just a part of it.

They are honored to be able to give back with their “Cocktails for a Cause” annual in-kind event to NUHSA for 2019. 

“NUHSA as an advocacy umbrella organization brings support to currently hundreds of non-profits, and lines-up perfectly with our mission of bringing about social service awareness,” says, Ms. Evans. 

And this is the second year Kind+co Events has generously awarded an organization “who give so much to their communities.” Last year’s recipient was HaART, a program out of Harborview Medical Center. 

The Civic Club is a lovely space with a
sweeping view of Lake Washington
Photo courtesy LFP Civic Club


Tickets for this Wednesday’s event on September 25th from 6:30-9:30 pm each cost $50. Please consider purchasing a ticket and enjoying this party. Also, you will learn about NUHSA and its essential, growing, ever-challenging and rewarding community work!

NUHSA seeks to “establish a sustainable system of social and health services.” Consider supporting them through this journey. Cocktails for a Cause: NUHSA

Learn more about NUHSA here



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American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday

Yearly American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale will be held for two full days

  • Friday, September 27 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Saturday, September  28, 2019 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
$4 bag sale - raffle (need not be present to win). All proceeds support veterans activities.

American Legion Hall in Shoreline, 14521 17th Ave NE (Behind Goodwill)



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Equity and Engagement Conference for those teaching or working with youth and families


The annual Equity and Engagement Conference is a great opportunity for professional development for those teaching or working with youth and families and parents who want to learn more about diversity, equity and how to make a difference in our world.

Saturday, October 12, 2019, Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 8am to 4pm.

Individuals and groups click here to register!
  • Cost: $180 per person. Includes breakfast, lunch and materials. School Teams welcome!
  • Free childcare for children 3 – 12
  • 6 Clock Hours for educators
  • STARS for Early Learning educators
  • Parent scholarships available. Contact: info@wafamilyengagement.org
  • Purchase orders accepted. Contact: info@wafamilyengagement.org


The conference is sponsored by Washington Family Engagement, reinventing the way families, schools and communities partner to support student achievement and well-being. Founder, Adie Simmons.




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Scene on the Sound: SS Cape Island

SS Cape Island
Photo by Jan Hansen


The Cape Island sailed by today, moving quickly at 18 kn. Interestingly this vessel has been renamed at least twice.

"You could say she was ...drafted..." punned Jan Hansen.

The following information is from Wikipedia:

SS Cape Island (T-AKR-10) was originally laid down for commercial service in 1976 as Illinois, a Type C7 ship for the States Lines. 

It was launched and then needed to be used for military service and transferred into the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) as the USNS Mercury, as transport ship for vehicles, and other goods. 

The ship was returned to Crowley Liner Services of Jacksonville, Florida. 

In 1993 the ship was permanently transferred to the navy's roll as a ready reserve ship, and renamed Cape Island (T-AKR-10). The Cape Island remains laid up in a ready reserve state so that it may be activated in five days, if called upon. 

The ship is currently moored in Tacoma, Washington

--Jan Hansen



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Hundreds of books still available for the Sunday $4 bag sale at Shoreline Library

Friends of the Shoreline Library greet customers on Saturday
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Steve Robinson checked out the Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale on Saturday. There was a steady stream of customers.

Room #2
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoppers were cautious and picky about what they bought.

The photos are of two different rooms
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

There will be a lot of books left over for the bag sale on Sunday. The Friends will sell you a bag for $4 and you can put as many books in it as you can.

At that price, it's not necessary to be picky!

The Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155. The sale run from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, September 22, 2019. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

When it is over, the volunteers will have to pack up the unsold books and clear the room.



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Paine Field Airport certified Salmon Safe - joining the City of Shoreline, the UW and other local institutions

Dan Kent, co-founder and executive director Salmon-Safe (left),
shakes hands with Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers at a ceremony
in Everett marking Paine Field Airport achieving Salmon-Safe certification.
Photo from MyEdmondsNews.com


Republished from MyEdmondsNews.com


Snohomish County-owned Paine Field Airport has been certified Salmon-Safe for its long-running efforts to maintain water quality and natural habitat that supports the biological needs of salmon. Paine Field is the third airport in North America to receive such a designation.

“Earning Salmon-Safe certification is a huge accomplishment for Snohomish County. I’m thankful and proud of everybody who helped us achieve it,” Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said. “Paine Field is not only the single biggest driver of our economy, it is also contributing to improving our region’s environmental health.”

Salmon-Safe is an Oregon-based nonprofit that aims to “transform land management practices so Pacific salmon can thrive in West Coast watersheds.” The decision to certify Paine Field was reached by an independent panel of regional experts who have extensive experience in the areas of stormwater management, fish biology, habitat conservation, integrated pest management and landscape management.

Salmon-Safe experts concluded that Paine Field’s environmental programs are strong. They also convinced the airport to make enhancements. Among other things, Paine Field will increase the locations where it already contracts for independent water quality testing, and also has pledged to eliminate use of pesticides on Salmon-Safe’s high-hazard list, even though those remain legal.

“Paine Field is a leader in the aviation industry in adopting Salmon-Safe as an environmental management system to reduce its watershed impacts,” said Dan Kent, co-founder and executive director of Salmon-Safe. 
“We look forward to working closely with Snohomish County as it implements its certification commitments, and as the airport continues to raise the bar for environmental management within the aviation industry and among industrial landowners impacting Puget Sound.”

Salmon-Safe certification applies to roughly 1,250 acres of county-owned property at the airport. The decision to seek Salmon-Safe’s review was part of the airport’s Dream Greener program, which reflects the county’s belief that it’s possible to have both a clean environment and a dynamic Paine Field that continues to support some 65,000 jobs and aerospace business with an annual economic impact upwards of $20 billion, the airport said in an announcement.

“Environmental stewardship is an integral part of what we do,” Paine Field Airport Director Arif Ghouse said. “There are always regulatory requirements that we have to meet but our philosophy is to go above and beyond that after balancing our operational and financial needs as well.”

Paine Field joins Seattle-Tacoma International and Vancouver (British Columbia) International airports in Salmon-Safe certification. Other places that have earned the designation include the City of Shoreline, the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital and properties owned by Northwest companies such as Nike, Vulcan and REI Co-Op.




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Chabad of Shoreline offers no-cost services for the Jewish High Holidays


With just a few weeks before the onset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles. Recognizing the often high price tag attached to the experience, Chabad of Shoreline is offering their friendly and welcoming services for free for individuals of all ages in the Shoreline Jewish community.

While some may not be affiliated with a synagogue, others may find the cost to attend unaffordable, particularly in light of today's economy. Chabad of Shoreline is dedicated to removing entry barriers and ensuring that all who wish to participate in a meaningful celebration of the Jewish New Year may do so.

By providing free Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in a warm and inclusive setting, Chabad of Shoreline hopes to accommodate those who may otherwise not be celebrating the holiday. Chabad's "user-friendly" services make for an enjoyable and meaningful experience for both the beginner and the advanced. Song, commentary and the use of English-Hebrew prayer-books invite individuals of all levels to become active participants in the service.

"According to Jewish tradition, the gates of Heaven are open on the New Year, and G-d accepts prayers from everyone," said Rabbi Sadya Davidoff of Chabad of Shoreline, “That serves as our inspiration to keep our doors open as well to the entire community."

Rabbi Sadya continued, "The Lubavitcher Rebbe — Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory — insisted that Judaism be made accessible to all Jews. 

"During the High Holidays, accessibility can translate into different factors for different people, such as a nonjudgmental atmosphere, affordability of the services or the ability for a beginner to follow along. Our goal is to lower the barriers of entry, and encourage each and every Jew to actively participate in these most holy and introspective days."

For decades, Chabad-Lubavitch — an international Jewish organization that firmly believes Jewish traditions and customs are the birthright of every Jew, and that every Jew should have access to them — has made High Holiday services available free of charge, a model other synagogues and organizations around the world are aiming to replicate.

Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown on Sunday, September 29, and extends until nightfall on Tuesday, October 1. Yom Kippur begins Tuesday, October 8 at sundown and extends until nightfall on Wednesday, October 9.

More information about Chabad of Shoreline’s services or to reserve a space, here or call 323-770-3433.

About the High Holidays

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is observed this year beginning at sundown on September 29 through nightfall on October 1. Literally meaning “head of the year,” the two-day holiday commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday.

Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Beginning this year on the evening of October 8 until after nightfall on October 9, it marks the culmination of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. According to tradition, G-d decides each person’s fate on this day, so Jews mark the day by making amends and asking forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed by fasting and prayers.

Chabad of Shoreline offers Jewish education, outreach and social-service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations.

For more information, contact Chabad of Shoreline at 323-770-3433 or email. Chabad of Shoreline is located at 1114 NE Perkins Way, Shoreline 98155.



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Will the Rotary Cup be the KING 5 Big Game of the Week?

Schools Supt. Miner
at her first Rotary Cup
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The annual Rotary Cup football game is this Friday, September 27, 2019 at Shoreline Stadium 18560 1st Ave NE.

It features cross-town rivals Shorecrest vs Shorewood and a Shoreline Schools Superintendent who supports all the students.

For years, local fans have made a point of voting this game in as KING TV 5's Game of the Week. Will they do it again this year?

Voting is here - and is open until Thursday at 1pm.






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Attention Fright Freaks - Nightmare at the Nile opens Oct 5

Saturday, September 21, 2019


The Haunted House is back at the Nile for its 9th season!


Featuring six themed attractions and two 5 min Escape Rooms. Beer and Wine Garden, Food truck and Carnival eats. Live Performance Stage featuring local artists and performers.

Free parking and shuttle, indoor queue line and concession area, artist and vendor booths.

  • October 4 through December 14, 2019. 
    • Friday and Saturday 7pm - 11pm and Sunday 7pm - 10pm
  • Special opening on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 7pm - 10pm.
  • Kids Day Saturday October 26, 2019 11am to 4pm

See website for details and to purchase tickets

Held at the Nile Golf and Country Club, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043. Enter from SR104 / 244th St SW / NE 205th St center turn lane.



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Jerry's Garden: Lily

Photo and flower by Jerry Pickard



Jerry Pickard had half a dozen varieties of lilies blooming in his Lake Forest Park garden this summer.




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Climate strike brings out Shoreline / LFP students and adults to march

The head of the march - coming from Log Boom Park
on the Burke Gilman Trail
Photo by s cho


By Diane Hettrick

The website 350.org is "an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all."

350.org said that today's Climate Strike was "the biggest distributed climate mobilisation ever seen. Organizers estimate that over four million people took to the streets today, kicking off a week of actions in which more than 5,800 events will take place in 163 countries in all corners of the globe."

They stopped on both sides of Bothell Way
to wave signs at motorists
Photo by s cho

Friday's strike was youth-led. Climate change is one of the biggest issues for youth. They are paying attention to the scientists' warnings about what human action and inaction are doing to the planet and are all too aware that global leaders are doing very little to stop the damage. They see their future and they don't like it.

Crossing Bothell Way NE
Photo by s cho


So Friday they took to the streets.

They spread out a bit, going up the hills in LFP
Photo by s cho


In Lake Forest Park and Shoreline students and adults marched from Log Boom Park in Kenmore, down the Burke Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park, across towns to Shoreline City Hall and Shorewood High School, then continued down Richmond Beach Road to RB Saltwater Park.

They carried signs that said "We are running out of time" "There is no Planet B" "The water is rising - and so are we" "Think or swim" "Science is not a liberal conspiracy"

By the time they got to Shoreline City Hall,
they had picked up a fair amount of trash
Photo by Todd Staheli

And they carried garbage bags and picked up trash along the way.

They are in their teens now and at 18 they will be able to vote. If all the millions who marched today also vote, they may be able to change their future for the better.

Students at the finish line after an
eight mile march across two cities
Photo by Todd Staheli


Gov. Jay Inslee, whose presidential campaign was successful in getting climate change on the radar of every Democratic candidate, said,
"People ask me why I’m still optimistic we can defeat the climate crisis. It’s because of days like today."



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The Shoreline Historical Museum unveils On-Line Photo Project

1918. Capt. Smith's family in their motorboat on Lake Washington.
His daughter Dorothy, Horatio "Tink", wife Amy and Capt. Henry S. Smith.
Shoreline Historical Museum photo 854


The Shoreline Historical Museum On-Line Photo Project has just been unveiled. Nearly 2000 photos from the Museum photo collections are now available in an easy-to-use, searchable format for researchers and anyone who wants to study or just browse.

The big reveal represents over 18 months of intense work by numerous volunteers, project manager Ken Winnick, and database program developer Barry Hansen.

The database program is available as open-source code on “GitHub,” according to Hansen, so that other museums may benefit from this project.

The project was initially funded by a grant from the Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Foundation and continued through the support of Museum members and sustained support from the City of Shoreline and 4Culture.

Go to the museum webpage and click on “photo gallery,” then just let your fingers do the walking!

You can click on “browse images,” for general viewing, or “photo finder” if there are specific things you’d like to see. Proper names can be typed into the text search, or putting in keywords will narrow down what you’re looking for: try “dogs” and “hats” for starters. This will get you a group of amazing photos!

Search for dates, places, people, geographic features and much more. We hope you thoroughly enjoy using the Museum’s Photo Gallery for your next research project.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Crime fighters



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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Shoreline Fire open house on Saturday from 11-2pm

Open House at Shoreline Fire today, Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 11am to 2pm at the Headquarters building at 17525 Aurora Ave N.

Park at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N and walk one block east to the fire station.

Firefighters will display their skills and provide information on pedestrian, car seat, and bike safety. There will be hot dogs!

Bring the kids - big and small.



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Letter to the Editor: A call for civil dialogue

To the Editor:

My family and I have lived in Lake Forest Park since 1959, two years before we incorporated. I feel that for the past several months we’ve experienced a lack of civility in our public life. I'm concerned.

Three things stand out and trouble me.

1. There's a story being whispered around that one person running for City Council is someone whose public role might be corrupted by a professional life involving real estate. The accusers provide no evidence for that being the case. I happen to know that this person has had a lengthy and public record of service supporting our quality of life in Lake Forest Park, both as a volunteer and as a public official. Her collegial relationships, and work with people in other jurisdictions in the region and statewide have brought tangible benefits to our city, and are doing so to this day.

So what's with these rumors and suspicions? What ever happened to truth??

2. There's continuing hostility to planning a future Town Center that satisfies both the needs of Merlone Geier, the developer/owner, and the vision and economic strength of the City. As I see it, the LFP City Council has been serving citizens by anticipating the possible impacts of Sound Transit's expansion, and providing opportunities for citizens to express themselves so we end up with a vibrant civic center that serves our needs.

Merlone Geier has also been meeting with citizens, showing that they're listening, as well as clarifying their own needs and offerings. However, there's a vocal group that seems to assume that whatever "they" say, "they" are trying to put something over on us & "they" are spending too much money. Why is there this feeling of "them" vs "us"?

What's a way of participating in these important decisions that will best serve us, our children, and this place?

3. I’m also concerned that we aren’t talking about what is the optimal balance of humans and Nature in order to steward our place and have a thriving city. Privileging one over the other brings about an optimal result for neither. Ignoring that question is one reason that we have a developer-owned-mall-city-center where once there were wetlands. I hope this time around, we will embrace our responsibilities as humans living in an urbanized environment with Nature!

Please fellow citizens, let's each of us ask ourselves: How shall I support an honorable civil dialogue as I, a citizen, participate vigorously in a democratic decision-making process? I truly hope our community can be one place in our world where that practice happens!

Anne Stadler
Lake Forest Park



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Book review by Aarene Storms: Out of the Cold Dark Sea

Jeffrey Briggs will have a reading and Author Event at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7pm.

Aarene doesn't usually review murder mysteries - but this one was special.


Out of the Cold Dark Sea by Jeffrey D. Briggs

Martha Whitaker waits alone, in the rain, for an old friend who never shows up. Police find his van, his cane, and a lot of unanswered questions. 
It's up to Martha-- who carries a lot of baggage as well as an unhealthy amount of curiosity into the opening pages of the book-- to figure out which clues are real and which are red herrings.

I love a good, complicated murder mystery, especially one with a familiar setting, and this one checks all those boxes.

More than that: it's a substantial story, with plenty of plot twists and slow reveals, and the author displays plenty of first-hand knowledge of life in the Pacific Northwest.

Don't let the umbrella* on page 1 fool you: it's there for a reason.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I usually hate reviewing first novels written by people I know. What if it sucks? This didn't suck. The book wasn't perfect, but it kept me glued to the edge of my chair (ouch!) and I recommend it. Violence, bloodshed, and non-graphic sex on the page. Some cussing. And a TON of misleading "clues" that kept me reading to the final page. Jeffrey Briggs is a local library patron and a friend-- and now, an author. Woot!

*Pacific northwestern natives famously eschew umbrellas. The duck-handled umbrella is not a goof.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS astorms@kcls.org



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LFP Council dinner meeting with Councilmember Rod Dembowski Monday

City of Lake Forest Park, Council Committee of the Whole (CoW) Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6pm in the Lake Forest Room at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Dinner Meeting with King County Council Member Rod Dembowski

Discussion Topics
  • Affordable Housing
  • Homeless Response Plan
  • I-976
  • Roundtable


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Two more days for the Shoreline used book sale to sell a thousand books

Members only sale takes care of a few books.
Community needed to buy the rest
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


Friends of the Shoreline Library offered a year's worth of donated books to their members at a sneak preview on Friday evening. 

The regular sale begins Saturday September 21 from 10am to 4pm and continues Sunday 11am to 3pm.

$4 per large paper sack Sunday only. Dealers welcome. 345 NE 175th Street


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Photos: Merrill likes books and music

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

Merrill stops to tickle the ivories as she exits the Shoreline library, 345 NE 175th St. Stacked on the piano is a pile of books she will enjoy ‘reading‘ at home. Merrill and her mom are frequent visitors of the public library system.

She is playing one of the Painted Pianos which has popped up all over Shoreline this summer. Soon they will be removed so you have just a 32nd beat to find them. Webpage.




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Letter to the Editor: Speak up in opposition to CRISTA's misguided policies

To the Editor:

Many in Shoreline were surprised to read in the September 9th Seattle Times that the CEO of CRISTA has required a newly instituted commitment from teachers and staff that marriage can only be between a man and woman and has also expressed anti-gay language. Jacinta Tegman in her previous role advocated to repeal our state's gay-rights law and led opposition to same-sex marriage.

This unwelcoming school climate conflicts with the city of Shoreline's official position as a "welcoming community" as reflected in a position adopted in 2018. That statement further reaffirmed an earlier Resolution #401 which declared that Shoreline shall be free of discrimination for all the typical situations it described including "sexual orientation, gender or gender identity."

But beyond values of tolerance and acceptance is the destructive impact of discrimination and rejection on kids who are grappling with their sexual identity. As a physician I've consistently worked with kids experiencing the trauma of rejection, hatred and discrimination for their sexual orientation. We know that a very large percentage of homeless and street kids are casualties of both family and societal trauma due to their sexual orientation. Now that atmosphere has been newly created at King's Schools. These newly iterated positions, parents report, are tearing at the fabric of the school.

I believe residents of Shoreline should speak up in opposition to these misguided (and embarrassing) policies. Please contact CRISTA's leadership - CEO Jacinta Tegman, board president Steve Gray and board chair Dennis Guhlke - as well as other board members and express your concerns about the destructive educational climate they are creating for students, teachers and staff. Emphasize that Shoreline is a welcoming community, and while religious institutions are exempt from anti-discrimination laws, most Christian denominations and their institutions have moved beyond Biblical literalism when applied to homosexuality and same-sex marriage. CRISTA may be legal but it is not right in our modern "welcoming" city.

Bruce Amundson, MD
Shoreline



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Museum Day Saturday - free tickets for most museums

Free tickets to MoPOP for Saturday


By Diane Hettrick

Smithsonian.com is promoting Museum Day by listing all the museums in the United States that offer two tickets for free admission today, September 21, 2019.

Here is the webpage - but don't click whatever is at the top of the page - it's an ad

It's a lot of fun to check for local museums - I never quite thought about how many we have. The list is a great addition to Fun Things to Do and Day Excursion lists.

There are two ways to use the site - either do a ZIP code search or allow the site to know your location.

It lists all the museums with a link for tickets. It also shows hours of operation - and it even lists all the free museums. 

Warning - the site has so many pop-up ads that all you have to do is breath on it and you'll get a new screen trying to sell you something. Just back out or close the ad window.

Here are the ones that are close by:
  • Connections Museum, Seattle (no, I never heard of it either).
  • Edmonds Historical Museum, Edmonds
  • Frye Art Museum, Seattle
  • Museum of History and Industry, Seattle
  • Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle
  • National Nordic Museum, Seattle (Ballard, of course)
  • Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
  • The Museum of Flight, Seattle
  • Wing Luke Museum, Seattle

Of course, no ticket is required to visit the Shoreline Historical Museum at N 185th and Linden in Shoreline.

I didn't go south of Seattle, north of Snohomish county, or east of the lake. I didn't list anything that required riding a ferry.

A lot of these museums would be a fun thing to do if you were camping somewhere. If you go to Tacoma, they have a lot of very high quality museums.



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Photos: "Hey Lady...

Friday, September 20, 2019

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


.......can I interest you in a watch?




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Seattle Wind Symphony's 9th season starts October 6 at Shorewood Performing Arts Center


The Seattle Wind Symphony's 9th season starts October 6, 2019 at Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Hauntings is a program that explores the mysterious, creepy, and spiritual. The centerpiece of the program is Stephen McNeff's "Ghosts" - a nine movement composition telling the tales of supernatural spirits.''

Jason Gilliam, euphonium
Jason Gilliam, euphonium, will be the featured soloist on The Devil's Tongue. Other featured composers include Berlioz, Whitacre, Galbraith, and Shostakovich.

Gilliam was the solo euphonium in the Tacoma Concert Band for over 20 years and was a featured soloist in over 50 performances. 

Other performance credits include the Seattle Symphony, Tacoma Symphony, Auburn Symphony, The Tubadours, and the Northwest Mahler Festival Orchestra.


Dr. John Falskow, Artistic Director
and Conductor

This season marks the inauguration of our new artistic director and conductor, Dr. John Falskow

Dr. Falskow brings a wealth of experience in area ensembles as well as an interest in the full range of compositions for wind band (from the most classic to more contemporary). We're excited to explore these works during our season.

General admission $20 | Senior admission - $18 | Students - $5

Tickets and concert information at seattlewindsymphony.org


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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire Commissioners Special Meeting Oct 8


The Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire have scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 1pm for the public open bid meeting for the Headquarters Station 61 remodel construction project.

The meeting will be held at the Fire Department 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Richmond Beach Shoe Repair is closing

Closing September 28, 2019
with owner's retirement
Photo by Phyllis Johnson

One of the last small businesses in the area is closing on September 28, 2019.

The owner of Richmond Beach Shoe Repair in the Richmond Village shopping center in the 4-Corners business district of Shoreline on RB Road is retiring and closing his shop.

He has been in the shopping center for decades, only moving down a couple of spaces when the center underwent a major remodel.


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Yoga for Healthy Bones


Heidi Lynné Yoga and Wellness

Yoga for Healthy Bones

October 8 - 29, 2019, 1pm - 2pm
Shoreline Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 98155

Call or drop in to the Senior Center to sign up. (206) 365-1536

You can take care of your bones, no matter your age! Protect your bones with a well-balanced diet, including calcium and vitamin D; get regular exercise; avoid smoking and limit alcohol.

Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises build and maintain bone density. Recent studies show that Yoga can strengthen bones and improve bone density.
  • Yoga is low impact, putting less stress on the bones than many other forms of exercise.
  • Longer holds in standing postures are “weight-bearing”.
  • Yoga improves balance and prevent falls. Less falls, means less potential for broken bones.
  • Yoga stretches all muscles, including those that support the joints.
  • The action of working and stretching muscles against the bone helps promote bone growth. And stronger muscles puts less strain on joints.
  • Yoga increases range of motion and brings synovial fluid to the moveable joints.
  • Ease of movement with strength and balance reduces the chance of falling.


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Tennis: Shorecrest vs Archbishop Murphy

WesCo 2A/3A 9-18-19 @ Shoreview Park
Shorecrest 7 - Archbishop Murphy 0
Shorecrest overall 1-3

Shorecrest players listed first
Shorecrest made a clean sweep of Archbishop Murphy, winning all singles and all doubles matches.

Singles
  1. Zaid Khan (10) vs Matthew Kenny (11)  6-0  6-0  W
  2. Calvin Rice (10) vs Rylan Cosanova (12)  6-2  6-2  W
  3. Owen Pierce (10) vs Kunal Renjen (11)  6-3  4-6  10-3  W
  4. Matthew Gardiner (10) vs Luke Humphrey (11)  6-4  6-2  W
Doubles
  1. John Burke (11) / Tyler Keen (12) vs Connor Benum (12) / Nick Meyer (12)  6-2- 6-0  W
  2. Carson Hart (11) / Ben Wendt (11) vs Nate Hempstead (11) / Jacob Fault (11) 6-0  6-2  W
  3. Connor Wakefield (10) / Omar Ahmed (11) vs Patrick Kenny (9) / Donovan Harmon (11)  6-3  6-2  W  
The next game is September 23, a home game at Shoreview Park against Edmonds-Woodway.

-Coach Rob Mann



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Positive Discipline for Families program from Center for Human Services in Spanish and English

The Center for Human Services is offering free Positive Discipline programs for parents and caregivers in English and Spanish.

Registration is required. Register online: English

The Positive Discipline for Families Program is a series of 8 weekly classes for parents/caregivers who want more cooperative and respectful relationships with their children.

Classes will be weekly on Tuesdays 10:30-1:00pm starting October 1st - November 19, 2019.

Through this program participants can learn tools to:
  • Be more effective as a parent and have fun in the process
  • Discipline with kindness and firmness at the same time
  • Raise responsible and respectful children
  • Strengthen your social support network
  • Reduce your stress and strengthen your family’s resilience.
If you register for this program you are intending to attend all 8 sessions.

COST: FREE
On Site free child care is provided.

Eligibility: Our focus population for this class are parents/caregivers with at least one child under the age of 6.

Questions: Contact Velia Lara at 206-631-8824 or vlara@chs-nw.org

Classes at the Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell 98011 

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Programa de Disciplina Positiva para Familias

Se require registro: Español

El Programa de Disciplina Positiva para Familias es una serie de 8 clases semanales para padres/cuidadores que desean relaciones más cooperativas y respetuosas con sus hijos.

Las clases serán semanales los martes de 10:30-1:00pm a partir del 1 de octubre al 19 de noviembre de 2019.

A traves de este programa, los participantes pueden aprender herramientas para:
  • Ser más efectivo como padre y divertirte en el proceso
  • Disciplinar con amabilidad y firmeza al mismo tiempo
  • Criar niños responsables y respetuosos
  • Fortalece tu red de apoyo social
  • Reduzca el estres y fortalezca la resilencia de su familia.
Si se registra en este programa, tiene la intención de asistir a las 8 sesiones.

COSTO: GRATIS

Cuidado infantil gratuito.

Elegibilidad: Nuestra población de enfoque para esta clase son los padres y cuidadores con al menos un niño menor de 6 años de edad.

Preguntas: Contacto Velia Lara 206-631-8824 o vlara@chs-nw.org

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