Life is Gourd at the RBCA Carnival

Monday, October 28, 2019

Girls just gotta have fun
Photo by Jamie Holter

Spirits were high at Saturday’s RBCA Annual Halloween Carnival. 

The event started off at a quiet pace, with families needing it a bit less loud and some extra time and space were able to enjoy themselves.

From the inside looking out
Photo by Jamie Holter

Things were hopping at the mid-way point when the line for the haunted house reached the front doors. 

Bounce houses gave a thrill. The cafeteria filled bellies. 

Ninja Turtle and Princess with mom
Photo by Jamie Holter


Carnival games were a splash, hit and spin. 

The raffle created suspense while the cake walk delivered the sweets. 

Superheros
Photo by Jamie Holter

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun. 

There were lots of smiles and great costumes.

You never know who you will run into
Photo by Jamies Holter

A big thank you goes out to the countless volunteers and especially all the students that helped Friday and Saturday. 

Snoopy - but that's not Charlie Brown!
Photo by Jamie Holter


We could not have this amazing community event without you.

--Teresa Pape




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Halloween Family Fun with Trick-or-Treating and Clown Show Thursday at Third Place Commons


The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, the annual Halloween Celebration!

The fun begins on Thursday, October 31st with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos throughout the Town Center at Lake Forest Park from 4 to 6pm. There will also be some family-friendly activities in the Commons to keep the little ones entertained between the candy collection and the big show at 6pm.

Following trick-or-treating, it’s time for a very special all ages show! Head to the Third Place Commons stage at 6pm for the hilarious all-ages show, Gravity: Is it True? featuring the delightful clown duo of Foster / Frye.

Halloween at Third Place Commons featuring Foster / Frye is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fantastic, family event possible. And remember that events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Expected to participate in the trick-or-treating are the following mall merchants (both in the main mall and at neighboring buildings):

A Better Day Salon
Albertson’s
Avid Angler
Burney Brothers
Chocolate Man
Dumpling Generation
Expedia CruiseShipCenter
The Gallery at Town Center 
Glacial Cryotherapy
Great Harvest Bakery
Honey Bear
Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Bar and Grill
Mad Cow Yarn
Mod Pizza
Mud Bay
Northwest Ballet Center
Northwest Primary Care
Planet Fitness
Red Sky Gallery
Rite Aid
Sally's Beauty Supply
Starbucks
Third Place Books
Third Place Commons
Town Center Hardware
Two Trading Tigers
VSP Jewelry
Wild Birds Unlimited
Windermere

This list is still growing, so click here for an updated roster of participating vendors or stop by the Commons before you start your rounds to get the full list.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. See you at the Commons!



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Letter to the Editor: Response to Ken and Pearl Noreen's letter

To the Editor:

I value Ken and Pearl Noreen's long-term involvement in our community, it has been stellar!  However, they state that a No vote would mean that the city could come back in a few years with a more financially realistic proposal. (See previous letter). There is no indication from the city of any such plan. Time delay will result in much higher costs or reduced features.  It will never cost less than now.

This proposal was vetted by significant input from our fellow residents. Necessary features such as indoor walking path, space for seniors, commercial kitchen and lap swimming were added.  We accommodated the School district's and our swimmer community's needs for competitive meets with additional lanes and viewing area. While not all the “wish list” items were met, this results in a lasting, positive, one for Shoreline. This is not the city’s wish list, it’s our wish list.

Our community was been intimately involved in creating this plan. Over a period of two years there have been multiple stakeholder meetings, idea boards, Council and Park Board meetings at which residents have attended and spoken. I was fortunate to be a participant in the early development of this plan – I started off  skeptical but bought-in with the added features for the Aquatic Center and inclusion of upgrades to some of our most needy parks. I might add, I have only lived here for fifty-three years – I now get to watch my third generation grow and call Shoreline home!

This is the time to create a legacy! Please vote Yes on Prop 1.

Donald Bell
Shoreline



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Two authors and a book sale at Third Place Books

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Third Place Books will hold its semi-annual book sale this coming weekend - November 2-3, 2019 with 40% off all used books.

Third Place Books, upper level, Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.



Tuesday, October 29 at 7pm
Lisa Loving

Street Journalist: Understand and Report the News in Your Community

A corrupt politician. A local business in trouble. A neighbor with a heroic story. An opportunity to work together for positive change. Whatever the stories are in your community that most need to be told, the best person to tell them is you. Longtime journalist Lisa Loving opens up the world of journalism, sharing her hard-won skills and knowledge to help expand your media literacy so that you can report on what matters most, hold powerful people accountable, and strengthen your community.

Wednesday, October 30 at 7pm
Martin Limon

G.I. Confidential: A Sueño and Bascom Investigation

US Army CID Agents George Sueño and Ernie Bascom become entangled with a pushy tabloid reporter as they investigate a series of violent bank robberies throughout South Korea, in this brand new novel in Martin Limon’s beloved series.

Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3
Semi-Annual Used Book Sale!


Bust out your tote bags and check your list, because the legendary semi-annual Used Book Sale is back at Third Place Books! Get 40% off all used books at all three Third Place Books locations – Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, and Seward Park – this weekend only!



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Trick or Treating in Hillwood is open to the community


Join Hillwood Community Network at Calvin Presbyterian’s Trunk or Treat! A family event with a chili cook off, kids and youth costume contest and safe Trick or Treating.

All of this right in the neighborhood at Calvin Presbyterian Church, in the parking lot, 18826 3rd Ave NW, 6 to 8pm., October 31, 2019.

Hillwood will have a “trunk.” Look for board members Pam and Gretchen with buckets full of treats! This is a community wide event and everyone is welcome!



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Northwest Artists' Holiday Show - Saturday Nov 2 and Sunday Nov 3

Artist Sue Cocciac© Earth Art International 2017

Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show 
10am - 5pm November 2 - 3, 2019 



On Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd AND 3rd, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds, will throw open its doors to holiday shoppers for the 46th annual Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show. With 50 artists’ booths, the show will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.

Attendees can expect to find beautiful and practical one-of-a-kind gifts from handmade soaps, jewelry and clothing to pottery, paintings and photography. 
Holiday décor, candles, and gourmet foods are also featured in booths throughout the building. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served in the upstairs loft, where more art will be for sale.

Sue Coccia of Earth Art International, a long-time participant in the show, has, again, loaned the image of one of her unique paintings to the Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show. This year it is her beautiful Christmas Elk. Sue, an Edmonds resident and well-known artist, has been featured in the publicity for the show for the last eight years.

A $3 donation for entrance to the Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show is good for both days and includes parking and complimentary childcare. A free shuttle service will serve nearby parking lots on both Saturday and Sunday.

More details, directions and information about artists in the show here or on Facebook: Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show.



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Free creative writing classes at SCC for National Novel Writing Month in November

Shoreline Community College is hosting free creative writing workshops for NaNoMo - National Novel Writing Month.

These free workshops are taught by college instructors - so it's like getting a free college writing class!

Parking is free after 4pm in every lot on campus. The college is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N. The events are in the library (free wifi) which is in the 4000 building.
We would love to see our wonderful community members at these free workshops!

There are three: November 6, November 13, November 20 - all on Wednesdays in the early evening.

Gary Parks
Simple Prompts to Start a Story
Wednesday November 6th 5:30pm (Room 4202 in the library)
This workshop will involve you in fiction methods like writing voice, character development, and others to help you start your novel or story (or nurture one already started). Some easy techniques will be discussed that will let you get to the root of what your story is really about.

Instructor Gary Parks grew up in western Montana and left at 18 to pursue an education and teaching career. Teaching interests include pre-transfer and transfer composition, research writing, short story writing, fiction studies, and Irish study abroad. Short stories have appeared in Portland Review, Black Warrior Review, Grey's Sporting Journal, Alaska Quarterly, Spindrift, and others.

Michael Overa
Eavesdropping on Our Characters
Wednesday November 13 5:30pm (Room 4202 in the library)
The art of natural language in a novel’s dialogue can suspend a reader’s belief and make them feel like they are overhearing an important conversation.
Michael Overa teaches this workshop in the style of Don DeLillo’s intimate and real sounding dialogue conversations.

With a Bachelors in Creative Writing and a MFA in Creative Writing, Michael Overa has a solid academic background in fiction writing. His award winning work can be found in over 30 publications including two short story collections, This Endless Road and The Filled In Spaces.

Vince Barnes
Describing Characters
Wednesday November 20 6:00pm (Room 4202 in the library)
Fleshing out the characters in your mind can be so challenging, but readers often say that the characters are the reason they read a story. Write memorable, unique characters with the skills you will learn in this workshop.  Avoid cliché, tropes, and stereotypes that objectify or marginalize certain readers.

Having been repeatedly published in the Seattle Times, Vince Barnes is known for his quick witted prose and meaningful short pieces. Barnes teaches English as a Second Language at Shoreline Community College and has his Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Washington.



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LFP Planning Commission special meeting Monday

City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commission Special Meeting 17425 Ballinger Way NE Monday, October 28, 2019

The LFP Planning Commission will meet Monday to consider code and design guideline criteria for the Parking Garage at Town Center.

Under New Business is the 2020 Work Plan

2019 Work Plan Summary
  • Town Center Vision (policy framework) and land use code updates
  • Title 18 Planning and Land Use Regulation General Update
  • Subdivision Design Standards 
 LFP Planning Commission

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for changes and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and land use policies.

As citizen representatives, commissioners recommend programs and policies according to the needs and values of the community.

The Planning Commission is required by law, and governed by state statute and city ordinance.

Current Commissioners

Chair: Joel Paisner

Members: T.J. Fudge, Ira Gross, Steve Morris, Rachael Katz, Maddy Larson (Vice Chair), Jon Lebo, Richard Saunders, Mark Withers.



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Letter to the Editor: The Risk of Saying “No.”

To the Editor:

Want to know what happens when voters say “yes” to a needed improvement? Look no further than the obituary for Jim Ellis in last Monday’s Seattle Times. Mr. Ellis is credited with leading the effort to clean up Lake Washington in the late 1960s and with conceiving Forward Thrust, a voter-approved measure to purchase park land and expand recreation opportunities throughout King County. Fifty years ago, our pool was built with Forward Thrust Funds.

Want to know what happens when voters say “no” to a needed improvement? Look no further than the rejection of Ellis-promoted bond measures that would have funded regional mass transit. Twice. Result? In 1970 federal funds earmarked for us were spent in Atlanta.

Opponents said if you don’t build it, they won’t come. Really? How short-sighted. By the time voters approved Sound Transit, we were 30 years behind and growing at a steady pace. Think about this when crawling down I-5.

Public investment (taxpayer money at work) and social infrastructure (schools, parks, libraries, pools, rec centers) create and sustain livable communities such as Shoreline. Don’t let the opportunity to build the gathering place we need and will enjoy for the coming 50 years slip through our fingers. Embrace it! Say “YES” on Prop 1.

Keith McClelland
Shoreline



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Services Wednesday for Shoreline builder Jim Abbott

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at 11am at Sand Point Country Club, 8333 55th Ave NE, Seattle 98115 for former Shoreline resident Jim Abbott.

Jim and his family lived in Shoreline for 25 years. Jim practiced law for 16 years before transitioning to a career in commercial construction and development. He ran his construction and leasing business from an office building at the head of Echo Lake.

He built the greenhouses for Sky Nursery and the Discount Tire building on Aurora. He built the Dale Turner YMCA. He was managing partner and builder for Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora.

Vicki Stiles, Shoreline Rotary Club Executive Secretary:
Jim was a dear friend to many of us, and his kindness, generosity and sense of humor filled a special place in our lives. Jim joined Shoreline Breakfast Rotary in 2002, and was president of the club in 2010-2011. He was a true example of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self” and as a Rotarian, he was honored to be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow many times over. Jim quietly helped countless people and numerous organizations in Shoreline, never seeking recognition for himself.

Jim is survived by his beloved Alice and their two children, Allison (Matt) and Tyler (Michelle). Jim is also survived by two grandsons (Wyatt and Brock), his brother John (Kelly) and sisters Katie (Larry) and Lynne.



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Aurora bridge lane reductions for maintenance on Sunday

Aurora Bridge
Photo courtesy WSDOT
In case you were planning to head south on Sunday, the Aurora bridge will be reduced to one lane southbound from 7am to 1pm.

This will, of course, push more traffic to I-5.

Bridge maintenance crews will be conducting routine bridge inspections.



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GeekWire: Should Facebook ban political ads? ...our state forces the issue

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in congress
Photo from YouTube video
Fascinating article in GeekWire about Facebook's political ads and our state's attempts to protect ourselves and hold Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to our laws.

Mark Zuckerberg defended Facebook’s decision to continue running political ads this week, despite concerns about disinformation, in a passionate speech about free expression at Georgetown University. 
But a legal crackdown in Washington state raises questions about whether Facebook could rein in political advertising even if it wanted to.

This week, Zuckerberg was grilled by a congressional committee. His response was a passionate plea for free speech.

But with the memory of Russian interference in the 2016 election fresh, and 2020 rapidly approaching, Facebook’s policies on political ads will remain under a microscope. Because of that, Washington state’s unique ad regulations could serve as a case study as federal regulators and voters decide what role the social network should play in spreading political messaging.

Should Facebook ban political ads? Here’s what happened when one state tried to force the issue



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Letter to the Editor: Loss of the Senior Center under Prop1

To the Editor,

Reading the campaign materials for Prop1, I was bothered that the community center portion of the facility will give “priority use” to “senior programs.” I did additional research and found that indeed, the planned facility does not give dedicated space to a stand-alone senior center as Shoreline presently has at the old Shoreline High School. The “commercial kitchen” will be available for rental by the community, and that will negatively affect senior programs such as the daily lunch and nutrition program, the monthly birthday lunches, etc. Also, the fact that such rental will bring in revenue will make community rental use very seductive to the city and management of the facility, possibly further reducing use by the “senior programs.”

Moreover, the whole community center, minus the kitchen area, will be about 4800 square feet, with “senior programs prioritized.” Presently the stand-alone Senior Center has many many programs, activities and classes in 12,000 square feet of space. This is a very significant and program damaging change. In doing some additional research, I also found that final space allocation will be decided AFTER the vote. (The wording used is not even “prioritized” but “allocated senior programming” which I find alarming.) At that point, there will be very little negotiating leverage. 

I was inclined to support Prop 1 until learning all this. I will be voting no, and urge others to do so as well. Shoreline has a larger population of seniors than other cities in the state, and this proposed building will short change them just as numbers will increase as the baby boomers retire and age. Vote No on Prop 1. A better plan for such an expensive facility is needed.

Chris Gaston
Shoreline



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Shorecrest Holiday Benefit Dinner tickets on sale - benefit for Holiday Basket Drive


The Shorecrest ASB and Shorecrest PTSA will host their annual Holiday Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, November 14 from 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Shorecrest Commons (15343 25th Ave. NE) to benefit the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive .

This year’s dinner theme is “Fall’s Harvest” and will be catered by the renowned Shorecrest Culinary Arts Program. Guests will also be treated to entertaining musical and dance performances from some of Shorecrest’s amazing student performance groups.

Come kick off the holiday season with great food and entertainment for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

There are three ways to purchase your ticket (through Nov. 9):
  • In person - from Andy Denney at the ASB Window, Shorecrest High School
  • By mail – fill out order form and mail to Holiday Benefit Dinner, c/o Shorecrest High School 15343 – 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
  • By credit card - use this link and use the “guest login” 
    • To find and buy tickets, login or create a guest user account
    • Go to: Items at all schools and High schools and Shorecrest and Holiday Benefit Dinner and Fill out your choices.

All proceeds from this event will be used for the Shorecrest Holiday Basket Drive in partnership with the Shorecrest PTSA

Tickets purchased through the mail and online will be available at “will call” on Tuesday, November 14 or can be picked up ahead of time the Shorecrest ASB. Please bring printed receipts for online tickets. If you have any questions, contact ASB Coordinator Andy Denney at 206-393-4291.



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Photos: Halloween extravaganza in Sheridan Heights

Saturday, October 26, 2019



The most extravagant Halloween House is in Sheridan Heights in Lake Forest Park on 38th NE just south of the intersection with 37th NE (hey - it's Lake Forest Park where no streets are straight!)

It's worth seeing by daylight and then again at night when the lights are on.



Photos by Steven H. Robinson


Steve says that one photo can't possible do it justice - and he couldn't get it all in frame!


uh-huh - just when you thought it was a sweet display. Come upon on this at night!


It must take weeks to get it set up. To whoever did this - thanks for the memories!



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Letter to the Editor: Capture the vision and support Prop 1

To the Editor:

As discussion proceeds about Shoreline’s Proposition 1, it is unfortunate that some who are opposed appear to miss this: Shoreline emerged as a city without a city center. Creative efforts by city leadership have worked to rectify that issue, and the decision to both build and locate the proposed Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center between 175th and 185th is part of this vision.

It is also unfortunate that the envisioned facility is described as the product of a city “wish list” or described pejoratively as simply a “pool and recreation center.” Neither is accurate. While clearly replacing facilities that are beyond their functional age, it will truly be a community center providing broad services in addition to the recreational functions. The senior center certainly reflects this as do meeting rooms.

Not mentioned in the discussions is the opportunity it will provide for gallery space to show works of our local artists. The revenue generated from Shoreline’s 1% for the arts program will also generate significant public art in the adjoining park space, further adding beauty and cultural richness to our evolving Town Center.

I urge voters to capture the vision and support Proposition 1.

Bruce Amundson
Shoreline


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Shoreline to conduct dry snow run training on Oct 31, and Nov 1 and 4

Everything in color is a primary snow route and
the first to be plowed

In preparation of the upcoming winter season, the City’s Public Works Department will be conducting its annual ‘Snow School’ training on October 31, November 1, and November 4. On those days, Shoreline residents may see fully loaded snow plow trucks driving throughout the city.

Small groups of employees will cycle through classroom and hands-on exercises each day. The training provides an opportunity for snow plow drivers and support personnel to review procedures; inspect and test all the equipment; and then take to the streets to practice driving the established snow plow routes.

“This training is invaluable in helping our drivers operate the snow plows safely in harsh weather conditions,” said Public Works Superintendent David Labelle. 
“It is especially helpful for our less experienced drivers who when partnered with our more experienced drivers’ can learn the ins and outs of a given snow route, which obstacles to watch out for and getting more behind-the-wheel time before a storm occurs.  
"The better our plow drivers know these routes, the safer and more efficient they will be, and the better prepared we will be as a City when an actual snow storm does occur.”

The City is equipped with six trucks fully outfitted with plows and spreaders dedicated to snow removal and ice control. Approximately 6,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride and 150 tons of rock salt is stocked and ready to aid snow and ice removal efforts.

More information on the snow and ice program or to see our primary and secondary plow routes here.



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SCC faculty recital featuring pianists Jensina Oliver and Jeff Junkinsmith Sunday at Shoreline Community College


Jensina Oliver and Friends: Faculty Piano Recital
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 3:00pm
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133


Shoreline Community College Music Department is proud to announce a faculty recital featuring pianists Jensina Oliver and Jeff Junkinsmith, (longtime SCC faculty and Shoreline residents). They will be joined by Kay Zavislak from the piano faculty at Western Washington University.

This concert will feature music for two pianos (piano duo repertoire) from such composers as Bach, Mozart, Arensky, Milhaud, and Grainger and will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 3:00pm in the SCC Campus Theater.

The event is a music scholarship fundraiser for the Piano Scholarship Fund. We can accept cash and checks at the door, (sorry, no credit cards). The suggested donation is $10 per Adult and $5 for Students and Seniors, but all donations in any amount will be greatly appreciated. Parking is free at the college on Sundays.

All concert proceeds benefit the Shoreline Community College Foundation Piano Scholarship Fund which supports students taking piano lessons at Shoreline Community College.

Dr. Jensina Oliver

Known for her expressive and passionate performances, pianist Jensina Oliver has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in the United States, China, Canada, Costa Rica, Israel, and throughout Europe.

Her performances with orchestra include appearances with the Hubei Provincial Orchestra of Wuhan, China, as well as concerts with the Utah Philharmonia, Orchestra of Southern Utah, Intermountain Chamber Orchestra, and University of Washington Symphony. 

She was a national finalist of the MTNA Chamber Competition, was a resident artist at the Banff Chamber Music Festival, and has won several solo and concerto competitions throughout the United States.

Ms. Oliver earned her DMA at the University of Washington and has taught at Shoreline Community College since 1998. As a National Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM), she has a thriving studio with students of all ages. Ms. Oliver currently resides with her family in Seattle, where she is a well-known performer, teacher, clinician, and adjudicator.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Sculling




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

P.S. We love Halloween!



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Shoreline Youth and High School Lacrosse hosting university teams in exhibition matches at Shorecrest Nov 2


Shoreline Youth and High School Lacrosse program is hosting three university lacrosse teams, University of Washington, University of Montana, and Central Washington University at Shorecrest High School for three exhibition games on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 11am - 5pm at Shorecrest 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

We will have a shooting clinic for youth/HS players and a "fastest shot" competition for some cool prizes! Food trucks and the Lacrosse Wolf trailer will be onsite.

We’re excited for the community to have the chance to check out lacrosse being played at such a high level right here at Shorecrest!


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Friday afternoon at the movies Nov 1 at 1pm at the Senior Center

Friday Afternoon at the Movies at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center: Nov 1, at 1:00pm (note NEW time!)

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and Scarecrow Video’s Silver Cinema Project partner to show some of the most beloved classics for all to enjoy again and again.

The Straight Story (1999) is a Disney film starring Richard Farnsworth, who was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor, and Sissy Spacek. Also staring: Max the Wonder Dog as Farm Dog and Everett McGill as Tom the John Deere Dealer!

The plot is simple: a debilitated elderly man with not much money makes a trek (via his John Deere lawnmower) some 250 miles to see his estranged brother who has suffered recent health problems, in the hopes to make amends. The film runs 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Here's a wonderful article about the film in the Daily Telegraph - How an Old Man and His Lawnmower Made David Lynch Weep - the making of The Straight Story

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, 206-365-1536. Such a nice way to spend a Fall Friday afternoon with your sweetie or friends! Come, enjoy!



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Book review by Aarene Storms: Stolen Girl

Stolen Girl by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Nadia and her adoptive parents have come to Canada after living in a displaced-persons camp at the end of WWII.

But Nadia's memories of her life before the camp don't seem to match what her family tells her: they say she is not German, but she remembers speaking German.

They say she was not a Nazi, but she remembers seeing the man she called "Vater" speaking to Adolf Hitler himself.

Who is Nadia really? And... who was she?

Inspired by her own family stories, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (author of Making Bombs for Hitler) brings to light the little-known Nazi Lebensborn ("Fount of Life") program, intended to increase the number of Aryan children so that the master race could populate Europe.

The story is brief (less than 200 pages) but powerful. Highly recommended for readers 10 to adult.


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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Scene on the Sound: Nimitz returns to port

Friday, October 25, 2019

USS Nimitz
Photo by Jan Hansen


Today, instead of a gray ship on a gray day, both were brilliant, except for our usual haze, as CVN-68, "aircraft carrier, multi-mission, nuclear-powered," showed why she is at the head of her class.

The Nimitz class is a class of ten nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the United States Navy. The lead ship of the class is named after World War II United States Pacific Fleet commander Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who was the U.S. Navy's last living fleet admiral. 

With an overall length of 1,092 ft and full-load displacement of over 100,000 long tons, the Nimitz-class ships were the largest warships built and in service until USS Gerald R. Ford entered the fleet in 2017.

--Jan Hansen



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Letter to the Editor: Prop 1 - what every voter should know

To the Editor:

I have served on our Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services, and Tree board for the past five years, and also recently volunteered to serve on the Parks Funding Advisory Committee.

We evaluated options for a pool and community center, along with needed improvements at our parks.

These needs were identified by our citizens through surveys, public outreach, and Open House presentations.

Our challenge was to find the best balance between the needs of our community, and the associated costs borne by all of us, guided by the following:
  • Our Pool is far beyond its lifespan and recent critical repairs may only last three more years before failure.
  • Although the City owns and operates the Pool, it is built on property owned and controlled by our School District. Any new construction at the same location would be performed with uncertainty about the future availability of the property.
  • Spartan Recreation Center is also housed in buildings and on property owned and controlled by the District.
  • Many parks across our city need improvements to serve our growing community.
The City hosted several Open House Presentations requesting public input, and some of the highlights were:
  • The Senior Center is also located in a building and on land owned by others, and seniors noted it is uncertain how long they may be able to occupy their current space.
  • The Swimming Community requested the competition pool be enlarged to eight swim lanes in order to support the Shoreline School swim teams.
  • Other groups that were not as vocal, but every bit as important, included the children who rely on a pool for recreation and swim lessons, the kids who enjoy taking dance classes, and our teens who enjoy playing basketball at the Spartan Gym, to name only a few.
We know the existing pool will soon fail, and it is uncertain how long our other facilities will remain available.

The question we need to ask ourselves is, should we provide a pool and community recreation center for our city, or should we no longer provide those facilities at all.

These resources are an important part of any vibrant city and serve a wide and diverse cross-section of our population.  I hope you will join me in supporting this important proposal for our community.

Bill Franklin
Shoreline
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services, and Tree Board



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RBCA Halloween Carnival: Stop in for a Spell

Saturday, October 26, 2019, 3pm - 7pm, soft opening 2pm - 3pm, Syre Elementary

Volunteers worked late into the night, setting up for the Richmond Beach Community Association’s Halloween Carnival. 

This community tradition is today on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3:00 to 7:00pm, at Syre Elementary School, 19545 12th Ave NW, children of all ages and abilities can join in on the fun at the carnival where they will find traditional carnival games with prizes, inflatables, haunted house, raffle, food and more.

SOFT OPENING FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Children who have a particular way of perceiving the world are often not comfortable attending functions such as this due to the commotion of large crowds and noises. 

To make the carnival accessible, families with special needs will have the gym to themselves for one hour from 2:00 to 3:00pm to play carnival games in a less busy environment while also allowing any modifications possible to meet their skills and abilities. A recharge room for individuals needing a quiet space will also be available.

Funding for this neighborhood event has been provided in part by the City of Shoreline's Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program.



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Ribbon cutting held for Animal Medical Center of Seattle

Animal Medical Center of Seattle
Corner of 15th NE and NE 175th


By Cynthia Sheridan

Animal Medical Center of Seattle offered a sneak preview on Thursday afternoon of its soon-to-open new facility located at 17518 15th Ave NE in Shoreline's North City Business District, former site of Walgreen Drug's Store.

Official ribbon cutting
Photo by Dale Sutton

They were supported by members of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

AMCS will be opening Wednesday, October 30 for business, with 70 employees and twenty-four hour emergency treatment as well as on-going health care for pets.

Reception desk
Photo by Dale Sutton

There are 13 examining rooms and a variety of specialty services including dermatology, cardiology, neurology, surgery and cancer treatment.

Surgical unit
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan
The tour included a peek at cutting edge technology and equipment for procedures such as endoscopy, fluoroscopy, intensive care, radiology, ultra sound, CT scan, dentistry, hyperbaric oxygen and more.

Animal Medical Center of Seattle has been in operation since November, 2009. Their continual increase in business has caused the center's relocation to this new and much larger facility. Construction remodel by Aldrich+Associates, Project Manager: Matt Mahler

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Animal Medical Center of Seattle (AMCS) is a fully staffed, veterinarian owned, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital located in Shoreline. We have been serving the Seattle area since 2009. 

We provide specialized and advanced medical treatment for our patients, with an emergency department that is open 24/7 for all pets.



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Swim Dive: Shorewood vs Shorecrest

Girls swim dive
WesCo 3A 
10/24 at Shoreline Pool

SW 55   SC 128



Shorewood Varsity coach Susie McDowell
Shorecrest Varsity coach Bill Murray



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Letter to the Editor: Educators in Shoreline know how important a pool is to our students

To the Editor:

In the early 1970’s, Seattle turned down light rail not seeing the need and fearing growth. In the 80’s, we developed Westlake Center instead of creating a central park in our treeless downtown. More recently, we rejected a Lake Union to Westlake Park fearing that it was just a ruse to increase development. All of these possibilities required brave thinking with a focus on future benefits and the incremental change they would bring to the community. That thinking existed at the time, it just wasn’t heeded.

Shoreline is in a similar state with Proposition 1. The proposed Shoreline Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center will be a centerpiece of the Shoreline community. With a Senior Center, party rooms, athletic facilities, and a pool suitable for our high school athletes and recreational swimmers, the Center will serve thousands of Shoreline residents for years to come.

This month, The Shoreline Education Association’s Executive Board voted to support Proposition 1. Educators in Shoreline know how important a public pool is to our students. Thousands of Shoreline students learn to swim at our current pool. Many of our special-needs students receive therapy and exercise at the pool, and as one of the few no-cut high-school sports, our Shorecrest and Shorewood swim and dive teams use the pool for practice and competitions.

If we lack the will to pass Prop.1 now, the current pool will fail, requiring extensive repairs or a complete rebuild, interrupting the above-mentioned activities for years. School programs like Swim and Dive cannot survive a multi-year hiatus.

Be brave and visionary as you cast your ballots over the next few weeks. Vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 1 to ensure that our students and indeed our entire community receive the benefits of the Shoreline Aquatic, Recreation and Community Center for years to come.

Matt Reiman,
SEA, President


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Artist who paints by mouth to hold arts workshop Oct 29 at SCC

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Shoreline Community College, with financial support from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, presents Seattle artist Brom Wikstrom.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019. 12:30pm – 2:45pm. Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N., PUB, Quiet Dining Room (9000 Building).

Presentation and Workshop are free and open to the public. Art materials will be supplied. There is a small fee for parking on campus. Metro busses stop at the campus.


Self-portrait
by Brom Wikstrom
Brom Wikstrom worked as a commercial sign painter when he sustained a high-level injury to his spinal cord while swimming in New Orleans in 1975. A determined artist, he redoubled his efforts and taught himself to paint with his mouth.

Today, Mr. Wikstrom continues to enjoy a successful career as an artist, and is an active Board member and volunteer in several Seattle-area organizations. As a celebrated member of the International Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, Brom has been invited to demonstrate his technique around the world.

Join Brom for a presentation on his artist’s journey, and his insight for building a career in the arts.

After a break (refreshments will be served), Brom will demonstrate his technique and lead an artist workshop.

Space is limited for the workshop. RSVP and questions here.





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Fundraiser for Shoreline Sports Foundation Nov 3

Shoreline Sports Foundation is having their annual fundraiser and invites the community to come support this program that serves our youth. 

Not only do they offer quality basketball but also programming to develop leadership skills and volunteer service opportunities.

November 3, 2019 from 6:45pm to 9pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133 in the Pagoda Union Building (PUB).

RSVP here. Dessert, Snacks, Drinks, Childcare provided for children 3-10

SSF's ultimate goal is to shape local youth-culture to become more socially connected and engaged in healthy activities. SSF leaders and athletes work together to create opportunities for their peers to have a healthy community. Leveraging the 50 enrichment events per year as a spring board, they seek to fill what we believe has become the most critical need for youth, healthy relationships.



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Arts Council announces 2020 Community Project Grants Application

Briarcrest Neighborhood Association
Storytelling workshop
Photo courtesy SL LFP Arts Council

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is Pleased to Announce 
the 2020 Community Project Grants Application

Do you need help presenting an arts event that serves your community? The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is here to help. Consider applying for a Community Project Grant. We promote experiences in the arts to enhance the quality of life in our community. Non-profit organizations or community groups that provide arts / cultural programming for the general public are welcome to apply.

We fund special projects, artists’ residencies, and performances that extend the group’s usual scope. Awards range from $250-$1500. Projects take place from January to November. An organization may only apply for one Community Project Grant in any one year.

Please visit our website to apply for a Community Project Grant!

Deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday, November 15, 2019.

The 2019 List of Awards
  • Dandylyon Drama, Musicals Season 2018-2019, $1,500
  • Edwin T Pratt Mural at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center, $1,500
  • JHP Cultural & Diversity Legacy, Cultural Heritage Festival, $1,000
  • Shoreline Arts For Justice at Shoreline Community College, Artist Honorarium, $600
  • Shoreline Concert Band, Winter Concert with Special Guest Soloist $500
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.




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Holiday Bazaar at Senior Center Nov 2 -3 includes regional vendors



Bring your list as we have something for even the hardest person to shop for! Several new vendors along with your favorite ones from the past.

Auction items include Kenmore Air tour for two, Car Detailing worth $300, YMCA Family Membership worth $500 and much, much more! Relax over lunch as you listen to local artists perform holiday tunes!

Vendors come from around the local area as well as a few from the Senior Center.



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