Shoreline emergency severe weather shelter

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Tent City in a February snowstorm
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

During the snowstorm of this past February, the overnight winter shelters across the region quickly reached capacity.

The City of Shoreline identified a need for an additional overnight shelter when weather conditions become extreme. 

In partnership with the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), the City is using a portion of the former Shoreline Police Station located at 1206 N 185th St as an emergency severe weather shelter this winter. 

NUHSA is recruiting and training the volunteers and providing needed shelter supplies. The City, in addition to providing space, is handling the permitting process and assisting with volunteer recruitment and training as needed.

The shelter officially “opens” on December 1. The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation or expected accumulation of 2 or more inches. When activated, the shelter will be open from 8:00pm to 8:00am.

To make the shelter successful, we need volunteers to help staff it during activation. Committed and compassionate volunteers must be over 18 years old and commit to being on-call for a certain number of nights each month between December 1 and March 30.

Volunteers will be provided with training and then will be responsible for welcoming guests and supervising the shelter overnight (partial shifts can be arranged). Volunteers will be paired with another person during shelter activation.

If you would like to volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626. For more information about the emergency severe weather shelter, contact Community Services Manager Colleen Kelly at ckelly@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2251.

ADDITIONAL SHELTERS

In addition to this emergency severe weather shelter, there are a few overnight winter shelters that operate at different times over the winter in Shoreline and the surrounding area. These shelters open at 7:30pm each night they are in operation.

WINTER SHELTER DATES AND LOCATIONS:

November 1-28; January 31 - March 1
Faith Lutheran Church
8208 18th Ave NE, Seattle

November 29 - January 1
Seattle Mennonite Church
3120 NE 125th St, Seattle

January 2 – 30
Lake City Presbyterian Church
3841 NE 123rd St, Seattle

March 2-30
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline

For information on space availability, call 425-677-9370.

FAMILY SHELTER:
Mary’s Place operates shelters year-round for families with children. Contact them at 206-245-1026.



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Call for Short Films: 2020 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival now in its 4th year

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival.

This festival aims to support emerging and developing filmmakers in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of filmmaking in our community. 

Entries of “short short” films must be between 3 and 10 minutes and will be judged by an esteemed jury of filmmakers and film advocates. 

Jurors include Tony Doupé, SAG/AFTRA Actor and Shoreline Community College Film Department Professor; Vivian Hua, Executive Director at the Northwest Film Forum; Amy Lillard, Executive Director at Washington Filmworks; and Zubi Mohammed, Supervising Producer for Magnussen Media Group. 

Accepted films will be screened on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the state-of-the-art Shoreline Community College 4K Theater, and the best of the best will take home an artsy Golden Sasquatch Award as well as cash prizes!

AWARDS and PRIZES

• Best Picture – $500
• Best Music Video – $250
• Best Animation – $250
• Best Comedy – $250
• Best Student Short – $250
• Viewer’s Choice Award – $250

Fees include a $15 standard fee for all categories except the Student category, which is $10.


Best Picture Winners from 2019 for (in here) I Am God 
From left: Nima Forghani, Joseph Seuferling, and Byron C. Miller


All winners will also receive a Golden Sasquatch Award that is sure to be the envy of any Pacific Northwest filmmaker!

FILM SPECIFICATIONS
  • Films must be 3-10 minutes in length, including credits
  • Filmmakers must have proper license to all copyrighted music, video, and images included in the duration of their submission(s)
  • Films must have been completed after January 1, 2018
  • All non-English films must have English subtitles
*FILMS MUST BE MADE BY FILMMAKERS WORKING IN WASHINGTON STATE*

SUBMISSION and ACCEPTANCE
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by January 8, 2020
  • Filmmakers can only submit one film
  • Preference is given to filmmakers working in the Greater Seattle Area
  • Still shots and/or excerpts from selected films may be used by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council for publicity purposes
  • All entries are final and may not be withdrawn from the festival once submitted
Additional information on website

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is proud to present this event with support from Jack Malek of Windermere, the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, Shoreline Film Office, Shoreline Community College, 4Culture, and individual donors, like you.



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McConnell pulls ahead and Shoreline Prop 1 is barely scraping 54%

In the closely watched Shoreline council race, Doris McConnell continues to pull away from David Chen. As of Tuesday, McConnell is 368 votes ahead.

Shoreline's Prop 1 is 1496 votes to the Yes side, but that's still only 54% when 60% is the goal.

There's no drama in the commissioners' positions, most of which were unopposed incumbents.

Updated results will be posted every weekday until Tuesday, November 26, 2019 when the election is certified.



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Nighty-night, Barred Owl,

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


and rest easy now, squirrels! 

--Gloria Z Nagler



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A great opportunity to steward at North Twin Ponds


Restoration at Twin Ponds North
Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 10am - 1pm


On November 16th, from 10-1pm, the Washington Native Plant Urban Forest Stewards will be hosting a community work party, at Twin Ponds North.

All are Welcome!

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

Please bring gloves, hand pruners, and water.  We will also have gloves, tools, water, and snacks on sight.

Contact us with any questions at northtwinpondsrestoration@gmail.com



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Help with genealogy brick walls

Have you hit a "brick wall" with your genealogy research? 

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering free help on your "brick wall" on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Caroll Budny, an experienced research genealogist, has three 1hour time slots available. Please call the Research Library, located at 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood, on Tuesday, or Thursday 11-3pm, at 425-775-6267 to schedule an appointment.



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Date change for Seattle Shores holiday concert


Free Holiday Concert
For Neighbors, Family and Friends
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 7:00pm

Seattle Shores Chorus

Please join the Seattle Shores on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 for a fun evening of holiday music sung barbershop style. This is your chance to enjoy holiday music for no charge and begin getting into the spirit of the season.

Concert to be held at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 First Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155 at 7:00pm.

We have had a date change due to our invitation to sing at the arrival of the Christmas Ship Festival at Richmond Beach Park on December 11, 2019. 

The Christmas Ship Celebration at the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St begins at 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

This ship to shore holiday celebration has been a Pacific Northwest tradition for 70 years. We would also like to invite you to this great family friendly tradition that brings the joy of the holidays to the shores of Richmond Beach on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:30pm.


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Save the Date for Lake Forest Park Rotary's Night at the Oscars



Lake Forest Park Rotary will have the lights and the camera, now all we need is the action, YOUR action for our community.

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Inglewood Golf Club, for "A Night at the Oscars' - a chance to mingle with our business and community leaders, and participate in a one-of-a-kind auction to raise funds for Rotary's projects.

Over the past seven years, this event has raised more than half-a-million-dollars to help our community and beyond.

The dress code? A fabulous you. The 'paparazzi' will be there upon your arrival as you are the true celebrities of Lake Forest Park. Mayor Jeff will be there...

Register online



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Washington State’s Undiscovered Feminists - Saturday at Shoreline City Hall

Mayumi Tsutakawa

Free community talk "Washington State’s Undiscovered Feminists," coming to Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10-11am.

Cost: Free. Reservations are requested; email: RSVP@aauw-seattle.org

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Humanities Washington invite the community to a conversation with Mayumi Tsutakawa, a member of the 2019-2020 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. followed by a business meeting for the Edmonds SnoKing Branch.

Writer Mayumi Tsutakawa presents the remarkable stories of five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism from the past century. Tsutakawa explores how these Pacific Northwest women from diverse communities inspired others and changed our state and our society.

Mayumi Tsutakawa is an independent writer and curator who has focused on Asian/Pacific American history and arts. Tsutakawa received her MA in Communications and her BA in East Asian Studies at the University of Washington. She co-edited The Forbidden Stitch: Asian American Women’s Literary Anthology which received the Before Columbus Foundation’s American Book Award. 

The AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Information about the Edmonds SnoKing Branch here

Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.



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King's High School DECA annual holiday gift show Friday Nov 22

The King’s High School DECA program will be hosting their annual Holiday Gift Show on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. 

Located in the King’s Garden Gym (19400 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133), the King’s Holiday Show will include over 65 vendors and 3 food trucks including: Glassybaby, Sugar and Spoon, puppies, AT/T and more, creating a great experience for everyone!

The King’s Holiday Show is a tradition treasured by staff, students, and community members alike.

The show offers a true, one-stop shopping experience for busy families and helps give holiday shoppers a head start.

In addition to providing a great time, all profit made from the show will directly support the King’s High School DECA program, one of the strongest in the state.

By taking part in the holiday show, students will gain valuable experience in customer service and marketing, helping them both in DECA competitions and in their future careers.

The Comprehensive Learning Program is DECA's approach to preparing students exploring five industries: entrepreneurship, marketing, management, finance, and hospitality.

For more information about this event or to book a booth for your business, contact Marian Morris at 206-546-7241 or email Marian at mmorris@kingsschools.org



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Photos: Shoreline Veterans Day event

Veterans were asked to stand and be recognized

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Veterans Association, the Starr Sutherland, Jr. American Legion Post 227, and the City of Shoreline recognized the contributions of the men and women in the military who have served our country at an event at Shoreline City Hall on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.

All veterans of any U.S. military service and all those who wanted to honor their service were invited to this annual recognition event.

Speakers and Councilmembers

Mayor Will Hall and Shoreline Councilmembers represented the city.

Chaplain Col Edward Fackler, USAF Ret., gave the benediction. Brigadier General Ray Coffey presided. Maj. Bill MacCully read the poem In Flanders Field, and presented the Remembrance Table.

Alfred Dembowski and his son Rod read the King County
Proclamation. Brig. Gen Ray Coffey looks on.

Speakers included Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and County Councilman Rod Dembowski, whose father Alfred, a WWII veteran, assisted in reading the Proclamation from the King County Council that Rod chairs.

Commander James Rankin gave the keynote address.
The Remembrance Table is in the foreground.

The Keynote Address was given by Commander James Rankin.

The Around the Sound Band played for the reception

“Around the Sound" Brass Ensemble provided music.

Veterans in the room stood and were recognized for their service.



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Seattle Golf Club pro elected to PGA Board of Directors

Monday, November 11, 2019

Doug Doxsie, PGA
Board of Directors
Doug Doxsie, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seattle Golf Club, in Shoreline, has joined the PGA Board of Directors as District 14 Director for the PGA of America. 

He was elected Friday, November 8, 2019 at the 103rd PGA Annual Meeting, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Doxsie will serve a three-year term, representing the Pacific Northwest and Southwest PGA Sections.

An accomplished player and distinguished PGA Member since 1988, Doxsie has earned numerous awards and accolades in the Pacific Northwest PGA Section, highlighted by being named PGA Golf Professional of the Year three times (1999, 2003, 2005).

He was the recipient of the Section’s 2017 Bill Strausbaugh Award and was named the PGA Merchandiser of the Year—Private Category in 2000.

Committed to volunteerism, Doxsie’s passion to serve steered him to several leadership positions within the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. 

A member of its Board of Directors, Doxsie served as President from 2003-2004. Since 1995, he has also served as chairman of six committees on behalf of the Section.

A 1983 graduate of the University of Puget Sound, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Doxsie was a NCAA Division II Golf All-American in 1982 and 1983. In 1996, he became the first and only golfer elected into the University of Puget Sound Athletic Hall of Fame.

Doxsie resides in Issaquah, Wash. with his wife of 32 years, Pam. They have two children, Caitlin and Drew, who both reside in Seattle.

The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association’s President, Vice President, Secretary, Honorary President, and 17 Directors. The Directors include representatives from each of the PGA’s 14 Districts, two Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour. New District Directors are elected by their local PGA Sections.

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, with nearly 29,000 professionals who daily work to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.org, follow @PGAofAmerica on Twitter and find us on Facebook.



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2019 NUHSA Human Services Awards announced


The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is proud to announce its 2019 Human Services Award winners. 

Each award recipient has demonstrated a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our North King County community and has supported or advocated for a strong and accessible health and human services system, strengthening our community through their initiative and leadership.

Nominees and winners will be honored at NUHSA's 2019 Human Services Awards celebration on December 3, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00pm in the City of Shoreline Council Chamber. State Rep. Lauren Davis will be the featured speaker.

For more information or to RSVP for this community event, email staff@nuhsa.org.

Outstanding Human Services Program: Lake City Partners

Nominees:
  • Bothell United Methodist Church
  • Embrace Shoreline
  • Housing Development Consortium
  • Little Free Pantries - Shoreline
  • Mary's Place Family Center in Northshore
  • Shoreline School District Family Advocates
  • Sound Health
  • WELD Seattle
Human Services Champion of the Year: Sue Freeman, Convener; Northshore Nourishing Networks

Nominees:
  • Carlene Urrutia, BSN, RN; Shorecrest High School
  • Carrie Campbell, The Shorewood Experience
  • Diane Hettrick, Shoreline Area News
  • Mike Dee, Community Advocate

NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards ceremony has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008.

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville.

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.

For more information, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626.



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Swim Dive: Shorecrest girls take the 3A Championship

Shoreline Swim Dive take District 1 3A Championship

Shorecrest Girls Swim and Dive Team coached by Bill Murray are the NW District 1 3A Champs!

Helping the team to the win were Paige Moss (59.57) in the 100-yard butterfly, the Shorecrest’s 200 freestyle relay team (1:41.06) and the 400 freestyle relay team (3:44.2).



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Workshops: Dealing with a Dementia Diagnosis



At Aegis of Callahan House, we understand how difficult navigating a loved one’s diagnosis of dementia can be.

Our Life Enrichment Director and art therapist Jael Weinberg, MA, LMHCA is hosting a free, 3-part seminar series to help provide you with important tools and support.

This series can assist you in figuring out what steps you need to take in order to cultivate the best quality of life for yourself and your loved one.

Come join us on Saturday, November 16th at 12:00 noon for Part One: Communication Skills and Self Care.

Aegis Living Callahan House 15100 1st Ave NE Shoreline 98155

Please RSVP 206-417-9747.



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Local remodeler elected treasurer of Building Industry of Washington State

Joseph Irons, Certified Builder
Irons Brothers Construction

At the Building Industry of Washington State’s fall board meeting held in Spokane, WA last week, Joseph Irons was unanimously elected to the position of 2020 Treasurer. 

Joseph Irons, GMR CGR GMB CAPS CGP CLIPP Certified Builder
Irons Brothers Construction


Irons is the president and general manager of Irons Brothers Construction, based in Shoreline, Washington. 

His hands-on experience and commitment to the homebuilding industry have helped him build his business into a multi-award-winning design/build remodeling company. 

A four-time state and local Remodeler of the Year, he is most recently the recipient of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2018 Young Professional award for Region E.

During his years as a member, Joseph has not only been very active in his local association but also active and a recognizable leader at BIAW and NAHB. Joseph served as the Master Builder Association of King / Snohomish County (MBAKS) 2016 Executive Board President. He is a passionate past chair of the BIAW’s and MBAKS’s Remodeler’s Council and served on the 2016-2018 NAHB executive board, as the WA State Representative.

As a BIAW Certified Builder, he is committed to continuing education and has achieved the highest designations of remodeling and building, Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) and Graduate Master Builder (GMB) from the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing. Joseph shares his experiences with others as a published author and accredited educator in Washington State.

He believes it important to play an active role in the community. He is well known for volunteering his personal and company’s time to many local charities and organizations, including the annual Rampathon and Painting a Better Tomorrow events.

When not working, Joseph enjoys recreational activities, traveling, and spending time with his two beautiful daughters Venetia and Samaria and lovely wife, Melissa Irons. You can also find him riding his Harley and unicycle around town. Joseph thinks the best part of every workday is making his client's remodeling and building dreams come true.



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Veterans Day 2019


Veterans Day, November 11, 2019



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Seattle-area dentist forms national charity for needy veterans

Reprinted with permission

It all began when Dr. Theresa Cheng, a Seattle-area periodontist, read a story in the news about a local veteran who had been seriously wounded by an improvised explosive device in Iraq and how his mother was caring for him round-the-clock.

Realizing that caring for a loved one in such a situation requires the caregiver to put aside their own needs while they care for another, she decided to offer free dental care to spouses or mothers who were caring for wounded warriors, since dental care is often one of those expensive things that can wait while other, more pressing issues take the spotlight and money.

Cheng, an immigrant from Malaysia, was soon surprised to learn that, while U.S. veterans can get medical treatment for their service-connected conditions, most don't qualify for dental care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

As a result, she expanded her dental care program and began offering free care to veterans in her office, shutting the doors to paying patients one day each year to treat only needy veterans. She also contacted dental associations around the country to ask them to do the same. Through her perseverance, there are now more than 400 dentists nationwide offering free dental care as part of the group she founded, Everyone for Veterans.

Program Expands

Most would be content to stop there, but Cheng wasn't. She talked to the veterans as they sat in her dental chair and realized that they were also in need of services and goods that were available from local groups in their home communities. But most were too proud to ask for charity.

She realized that many businesses and individuals want to help low-income veterans, but most veterans don't want to be seen as charity cases. So she created the "Wingman Program" to match those willing to help with those who don't want to go begging.

Sensing a need that could be easily filled, she began expanding the free dental care program to an all-encompassing veterans assistance program, and Everyone for Veterans took off. The group helps a needy veteran get assistance from their community or neighbors that can make a big difference in their lives. The program is open to all low-income or financially strapped combat veterans.

Wingman Program Helps Combat Veterans

Wingmen act as an intermediary; helping a veteran get needed assistance as well as assisting local individuals, organizations, charities and businesses provide help to needy veterans in their community. The program has provided such non-traditional assistance as marriage counseling, gym memberships, sporting goods for healthy habits, rental assistance, household goods and furniture, veterinary care, etc. to veterans who couldn't otherwise afford it.

A combat veteran with a need who signs up for the program is matched with a wingman in their local community or region to discuss their needs and personal situation. The wingman then contacts local groups and individuals to get support to the needy veterans or their families.

Wingmen don't have to be social workers or veterans; in fact, business owners, community leaders, church groups and students are among the current group of wingmen who are helping veterans nationwide every day. The Wingman Program is set up so anybody in the community can help solve problems for veterans. There are no special qualifications for being a wingman, just a desire to help.

A wingman can help by making phone calls to optometrists to provide free optometric care for a veteran, or to veterinarians to provide free care for a veterans’ service dog. They can also let their friends and family know and pool together resources to get food, clothing and furniture for a veteran family, if that is what’s necessary to accomplish the mission.

Providing Support

A military member has a built-in support organization while in the service, as well as a group of friends who can help if necessary. After leaving the service, they are often at a loss when it comes to seeking assistance. If a member leaves the military and moves to, say, Iowa for a job, they have no clue where to get help when the money runs out between paydays.

The organization's wingman can help serve as a point-of-contact to match veterans with services they need and help local organizations easily reach out to veterans in their community. Sometimes, just listening is all it takes to find ways to help make a big difference.

Cheng recounted the tale of a wingman who was talking with a veteran. During their discussion, the veteran said everything was OK, but his kids complained about sleeping on the floor since the family couldn't afford mattresses. The wingman rallied her friends and family and provided mattresses along with food and clothing for the family.

If you want to help your fellow vets in need, sign up to be a wingman with Everyone for Veterans because every day is Veterans Day for someone. If you know a needy combat veteran who could benefit from the group's services, urge them to contact Everyone for Veterans for help in their local area.



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Scene on the Sound: escorts maneuvering around sub


Text and photos by Jan Hansen

This US Navy submarine quickly headed out in the late afternoon on Friday, November 8, 2019 at a speed of 15 knots.

At the  mid channel buoy, her two escorts changed positions between forward and aft. From in front of the bow, it was a speedy 180 turn to the west to take position off the stern; there is enough wake to view the course of the maneuver.


Escorts taking new positions.


Or you can just focus on the foliage!



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Shorewood Drama production of One Man, Two Guvnors on Nov 14


Shorewood Drama begins their production of One Man, Two Guvnors on November 14

One Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced, hilarious farce that follows the mixed fortunes of Francis Henshall. Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis suddenly finds himself employed by two bosses. One, a gangster, and the other, a criminal in hiding. Both of whom are linked in a web of schemes, extortions and romantic associations. To prevent discovery, Francis must do everything he can to keep his two guvnors apart.

Performances will be held at 7pm on November 14-16 and November 21-23 at the Shorewood High School Theater, 17300 Fremont Ave NE

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online HERE or at the Shorewood business office.



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Senior Center open on Tuesday - Karaoke Bingo rescheduled for Nov 15



Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone.

Karaoke Bingo has been rescheduled for Friday, November 15th. Call the center 206-365-1536 to reserve your seat!



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Vietnam vet speaks at Post 227 meeting

Rob Caldwell - veteran and attorney
Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday evening November 5, 2019 the American Legion Post 227 held their monthly membership meeting.

The featured speaker was Rob Caldwell who related his military service in Vietnam and his post military career. (DSC05102). He addressed a large group of Veterans and visitors. (DSC05106)

Rob Caldwell was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and was trained as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division in North Carolina before serving as a light weapons Infantry paratrooper with the 2nd Battalion 503rd Airborne Infantry of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) in Vietnam during a crucial time in the war. 

After returning home he worked as a land surveyor for many years before attending college and gaining his doctorate in law as well as membership in the Washington Bar Association at the age of 49. He practiced environmental law for many years before retiring from full-time practice in 2012. 

A full house for the presentation

Upon his retirement he began assisting Veterans with disability claims seeking compensation and medical benefits for their service-connected disabilities on a pro bono basis (free). His experience as a war veteran himself combined with his legal expertise in administrative law gives him unique experience that he uses to assist veterans. 

His practice includes a large number of appeals to the courts including the U,S. Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims in Washington D.C. The largest majority of his clients are those who struggle with psychiatric disabilities such as PTSD, and he has achieved significant success on behalf of those clients. He is intensely involved with “The Joint Services Committee,” an all-volunteer group of Veterans working to enhance the lives of veterans struggling with the long-term medical consequences of serving in the military.

Commander Larry Fischer presented a
certificate of appreciation to Caldwell


Commander Larry Fischer presented a certificate of appreciation to Rob Caldwell after his Presentation. 

Caldwell's crew
Rob introduces his crew to the audience.

Pie and ice cream after the presentation

After the presentation was over the Post had an intermission and served pie and ice cream to all.



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Mark your calendars for Solstice Stroll at Kruckeberg - two weekends in December


Solstice Stroll 2019
December 13th - 15th and 20th - 22nd
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM 
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

Join us in bringing light and cheer to some of the darkest nights of the year. 

For two weekends in December, see the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden aglow with whimsical light displays.

This is an evening event, rain or shine. 

Our on-site parking lot will be closed, but we have reserved the parking lot at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church and will provide a free shuttle service to and from the garden. There is no street parking directly adjacent to the garden. Thank you for being mindful of our neighbors and their driveways.

Admission: FREE! (suggested donation of $10 encouraged)

Parking: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 (free shuttle about every 15 mins)

Please note: The garden will be closed on these dates during our regular operating hours due to this evening event. Regarding pets, dogs on a leash are allowed, but be aware that this event draws a crowd and is not the best fit for all animals. Regarding accessibility, this event is not wheelchair-accessible at this time due to the steep grade of the path into the lower garden.



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Third Place Books: Monday and Tuesday author signing lines require tickets

Third Place Books Lake Forest Park has two authors this week who are popular enough to need tickets for the signing line. Call the store to purchase your book ahead of time. 206-366-3333. The store is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Monday, November 11 at 7pm
★Erin Morgenstern
The Starless Sea
In conversation with Rene Denfeld

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world – a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.

Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, he uncovers a series of clues that lead him to a masquerade party in New York, to a secret club, and through a doorway to an ancient library hidden far below the surface of the earth.

Together with Mirabel, a fierce, pink-haired protector of the place, and Dorian, a handsome, barefoot man with shifting alliances, Zachary travels the twisting tunnels, darkened stairwells, crowded ballrooms, and sweetly soaked shores of this magical world, discovering his purpose – in both the mysterious book and in his own life. Tickets are required; ticket purchase includes admission for two, and one copy of The Starless Sea. Tickets are available at thirdplacebooks.com

Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm
★Lisa Jewell
The Family Upstairs

From the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes another page-turning look inside one family’s past as buried secrets threaten to come to light. Hailed as “rich, dark and intricately twisted,” by Ruth Ware, “this enthralling whodunnit mixes family saga with domestic noir to brilliantly chilling effect.” Presentation is free; Priority Signing Line Tickets are available with purchase of The Family Upstairs.

Wednesday, November 13 at 7pm
Clyde W. Ford
Think Black: A Memoir

In this thought-provoking and heartbreaking memoir, an award-winning writer tells the story of his father, John Stanley Ford, the first black software engineer at IBM, revealing how racism insidiously affected his father's view of himself and their relationship.

Thursday, November 14 at 7pm
Michelle Roehm McCann
Enough Is Enough: How Students Can Join the Fight for Gun Safety

Enough is Enough is a call to action for teens even as it examines America’s gun violence issues—myths and facts, causes and perpetrators, solutions and change-makers—providing a road map for teens ready to take an active role to incite real change in their community and across the nation.

Friday, November 15 at 6pm
Kevin Henkes
Penny and Her Sled

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled.

Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.

Saturday, November 16 at 6pm
Charlotte Stuart
Survival Can Be Deadly: A Discount Detective Mystery

Penny-wise Investigations, “Vigilance you can afford,” is located in a suburban shopping mall.

When Cameron Chandler, recently widowed single mom, lands a job with Penny-wise, her first assignment takes her to a survivalist camp on a remote island. Armed with only a Swiss Army Knife and training as a suburban sleuth, she soon discovers that Survival Can Be Deadly.




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Washington employers honored for hiring veterans

Sunday, November 10, 2019


The state Employment Security Department recognized 12 Washington businesses and agencies for their efforts to employ military veterans in 2019.

Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine announced the Hire-A-Vet award recipients in support of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Hire-A-Veteran Month proclamation and the upcoming Veterans Day holiday.

“Veterans are among the best-trained candidates in the job market and make outstanding employees,” said LeVine. “These leading companies hire veterans because it’s good for business. I encourage other Washington employers to strongly consider veterans in their next hiring decisions.”

Employment Security created the Hire-A-Vet award to call attention to unemployed veterans in Washington and to recognize companies with a good track record of hiring, retaining and celebrating veterans in their workforce. One business winner is selected from each of the 12 workforce development areas in Washington.

All winners participate in the state’s YesVets program to promote the hiring of veterans.

The 2019 awardees are:

Aerotek — This federal staffing and recruiting company in Bremerton worked with WorkSource to recruit and place 137 veterans in federal jobs in 2019

Sierra Pacific Industries — This sustainable forest management company based out of California has hired 53 veterans since opening a mill in Shelton in 2016, of which 15 were hired in 2019.

Pacific Security — This industrial security and patrol services firm headquartered in Bellingham hired 15 veterans this year, the most of any business in the area.

Community Transit — This public transit in Snohomish County recruited and hired 11 veterans in 2019. The company employs more than 800 people, of which 102 are veterans. The transit also participates in WorkSource job fair preparation workshops to educate veterans about effective resumes and applications, and about properly using LinkedIn and other social media. The company proudly displays a Wall of Honor at its headquarters, recognizing veterans who have served.

Q Analysts — This national information technology firm founded the Vets for Test Program in 2019. It offers sustainable careers paths to veterans through training, mentoring and on-the-job experience in quality assurance and testing, and data analytics.

Army and Air Force Exchange Service — This major retailer located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord hired 17 veterans in 2017, 37 in 2018 and 20 in 2019.

Cascade Fiber Services, Inc. — This veteran-owned fiberoptic services company in Longview employs nine people, of which eight are veterans.

Columbia Basin Job Corps — This education and technical training organization in Moses Lake makes a concerted effort to recruit and hire veterans.

Yakima County Human Resources — This county agency has hired 45 veterans since 2016, 15 this year.

Hewes Marine Company, Inc. — This family-owned small business in Colville was founded by Bob and Ralph Hewes, World War II veterans. The company employs 170 workers, of which 18 are veterans.

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) — This hazardous waste management company employs 2,100 employees in Washington, of which 303 are veterans.

Comcast — This TV, internet and phone service provider in Spokane worked with WorkSource to hire 40 veterans in 2019. Comcast has set a national goal to hire 21,000 veterans between 2015-2021. Comcast in Spokane uses WorkSourceWA.com to advertise its job openings and attends numerous veteran-focused hiring events each year. Military Times ranks the national company #3 for Best for Vets Employers in 2019.

LeVine encourages interested businesses to contact WorkSource for help hiring veterans. Employment Security has staff at centers who are specifically assigned to help veterans find jobs, including disabled veterans. The department has provided these services since 1933.

WorkSource places about 10,000 veterans into jobs each year. There are 514,000 military veterans living in Washington.

WorkSource in a partnership of state, local and non-profit agencies that work together to deliver employment and training services to Washington businesses and job seekers.



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Shorewood assembly Friday morning honored veterans



Photos by Kristi Lin

Shorewood High School held a Veteran's Day assembly on Friday morning, November 8, 2019. 


It was organized by the school Leadership Team. 


Speakers included veterans and students, who highlighted the service of Shorewood graduates.

The jazz choir sang.


In a moving ceremony, the Leadership Team held lights to represent those from Shorewood who died in service to our country.


The student body was silent and respectful, honoring those who had served.


Many Veterans were in attendance.



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