Seattle Musical Theatre: Miracle on 34th Street this weekend

Friday, December 27, 2019


Miracle on 34th Street - December 27 - 28 - 29, 2019
Seattle Musical Theatre
now in Shoreline


This heart-warming musical is pure family entertainment and a perfect activity for the lull between Christmas and New Year's.

Evening shows at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday December 27, 28 and matinees at 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday Dec 28. 29.

Based on the beloved 1947 film, this 1963 Broadway hit by Meredith Wilson, creator of “Music Man,” comes to life on stage in this new holiday production.

Could Macy's Santa Claus, who calls himself Kris Kringle, be the real thing? Joy and belief vie with cynicism in this uplifting production, now in its last weekend in Shoreline.

The Seattle Musical Theatre is now based in Shoreline, performing in the auditorium at the far north end of the Shoreline Center (by the tennis courts). 18560 1st Ave NE.

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WeatherWatcher: From the archives - Christmas Day Wind 2011, and Today's forecast

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Carport damaged by fallen tree in the Echo Lake Neighborhood, December 25, 2011
Photo by Carl Dinse


This week from the archives I bring to you a Christmas Day windstorm. Eight years ago a forecasted but stronger than expected windstorm blew through Shoreline and Lake Forest Park right about noon on Christmas Day. Winds were recorded gusting in the Shoreline area around 40mph, but other exposed areas in the region saw gusts as high as 60mph.

In one corner of the Echo Lake Neighborhood not far from the Northridge/Echo Lake Shoreline weather station a tree came crashing down onto a carport. The vehicle parked under the carport appeared to be spared from any damage; the carport did its job.

I was doing weather reports even then for Shoreline Area News. You can find my original article on the storm, and the forecast that week here: WeatherWatcher: Christmas Day storm signals end of dry spell. We also had a follow-up article: Stories from the Christmas Day wind storm.

Today's Forecast: Don't be surprised if you see some light snow or snow mixed with rain late Thursday night or early Friday morning. It's marginal and just cold enough to produce the wintery mix but the weather system bringing the moisture is warm. We should warm up Friday morning into the low 40's with rain changing over to showers in the afternoon.

Saturday brings chances of rain, with increasing steady rain Saturday night and rain on Sunday. We get a slight break on Monday with mostly sunny skies before our next rainy weather system moves in Tuesday lasting through New Year's morning.

Longer range: Looking at a mostly wet and seasonable pattern for the first few days of the new year, but further out looks like we might run colder than normal. There's even some early hints we might see our first accumulating snow event of the season before the middle of January. The uncertainty of forecasts that far ahead, however is really high. Forecasts struggle with snow of any amount here even if it's as close as 6 hours away. It's probably a good idea to get ready for snow in the next two weeks, just in case.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Installation of on-demand bike lockers at UW Station will be ready before Connect 2020 construction

BikeLink card can be used nationwide
Photo courtesy Sound Transit

In recognition of the increased number of Sound Transit riders using bicycles as part of their trip, the agency is installing shared, on-demand bike lockers at Link stations. 

The lockers are a first at the University of Washington Station, while new lockers at the SODO and Rainier Beach Stations will replace older ones and more than double the number of available spaces.

UW Station was built with 286 rack spaces. The installation will result in installation of 60 on-demand bike lockers at UW Station spaces and a total of 234 rack spaces.

The new bike lockers will be available by the hour on a first-come, first-served basis, in contrast to Sound Transit’s existing bike lockers, which are leased annually. Sound Transit has contracted with BikeLink to install and operate the lockers. The lockers will cost five cents per hour.

In order to use the lockers, riders will have to first purchase a BikeLink card. The card costs $20 and comes with $20 in credit. The card can be purchased online at the BikeLink website or by calling BikeLink at 1-888-540-0546.

Because it can take up to five days for the card to arrive by mail, riders who are interested in using the lockers are encouraged to contact BikeLink to ensure that they can use the lockers as soon as they open.

The BikeLink card also provides access to and payment for lockers at more than 350 locations nationwide. Sound Transit’s partners at King County Metro Transit have BikeLink lockers at 12 transit stations and plans to install more.

A FAQ about the new lockers is available on the Sound Transit website.

Connect 2020
The new lockers will be ready in time for Connect 2020, 10 weeks of construction that will reduce Link service beginning January 4.

During construction, Sound Transit is prohibiting bicycles at Pioneer Square Station.

Southbound riders with bicycles will exit at University Street, and northbound riders with bicycles will exit at International District/Chinatown.

People riding bicycles between University Street and International District/Chinatown stations can use protected bicycle lanes on Second Avenue, S Main Street, and Fifth Avenue S.



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Live and Local for Saturday December 28, 2019

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, December 28, 2019 here's what's happening:



GRINDERS

This is the last day for live music at Grinders

The Silver Tongued Devils - 8-10:30pm - $10 cover
Reservations highly recommended: call 206-542-0627.

19811 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

The Silver Tongued Devils comprises an A-List of internationally-known musicians, all of whom happen to live in Seattle: Pat Hues, organ; Ben Smith, drums; Tim Scott, bass; John Hanford, guitar; and Tom Collier, vibes.

Their members have played with such artists as Barbara Streisand, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, Heart, The Pointer Sisters, and The Carpenters. Their specialty is 60s, 70s, and 80s Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Jazz, and Rock and Roll.

Grinders will no longer offer live music at their restaurant after this performance.


The Coastals at Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore
LAKE TRAIL TAPROOM
AT 192 BREWERY

The Coastals - no cover - 8pm to 11pm

7324 NE 175th St Ste F, Kenmore

A local Pop Punk Seattle Band, The Coastals, will take the stage at our Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore this Saturday Night. 

Enjoy the very energetic performance by The Coastals. 

They call themselves indie surf rock.

Lake Trail Taproom has live music most Saturdays. They also have Taco Tuesday, Wednesday trivia, open mic Sunday.


NORTH CITY BISTRO and WINE SHOP

Magic Circle - SORRY - the show is totally sold out and they are booked to capacity!

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155,

Call 206-365-4447 or go to website to check shows in 2020 - they are taking vacation until Friday January 9, 2020. See previous article.

North City Bistro has built a reputation as a genuine venue for artists and music lovers alike. Very intimate, with a great wine and food selection. Open with music: Tuesday – Saturday. Wine Shop: 2:00pm. Kitchen: 4:30pm to Close.


Purple Passion Jazz Band at rehearsal

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Purple Passion Jazz Band - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm

Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Rainbow City Orchestra's LGBTQ Big Band is here to jazz up the holiday season and keep your energy high right on through to the New Year!

We bring the great songs of the swing era to life, from instrumental swing of the late '20s to vocal hits from the famous big bands of the postwar era and beyond. More than making music, though, we love to bring people to their feet and onto the dance floor. Whether our audience is a group of expert Lindy Hoppers or couples just struggling to stay off each others' toes, we're happiest when people are caught up in the joy of dancing.

Thanks to sponsor Merlone Geier, Third Place Commons has free music every Friday and Saturday.


Big Dog Revue
AURORA BOREALIS

Big Dog Revue - 8:30pm - $10 cover - 21+ Get tickets


THE DOG SCOOP: All members of BIG DOG REVUE are Seattle area natives and have performed in several groups, including: Dix Delux, Sparky and the Starfires, Merrilee and the Turnabouts, Page Boys, Barney Armstrong Revue, Jerry Andel, Charlie and The Tunas, Glen Campbell, Tommy James and Shondells.

Their “kick-butt” get down and dance music spans three decades including hits by established artists like Van Morrison, Earth, Wind and Fire, Delbert McClinton, Tower Of Power, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Otis Redding, Rick James, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, Isley Brothers, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Temptations, Hall and Oates, and more!

The Borealis has events almost every night - sports, trivia, benefits, reunions, comedy, music.


DARRELL'S TAVERN

THE WRECK'D, BEEF SUPREME, BORK LAZER, THE SKY RAINED HEROS, GUEST 

9pm – 1am - $8 cover - 21+

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. 

Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.



EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Michael Good - $7 cover - 8 - 10pm

17537 15th Ave NE Suite B, Shoreline 98155
Call for Reservations: (206) 420-1326

A seasoned professional, Michael has decades of performing experience in numerous locations and venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

He is currently working on an upcoming album of original compositions at the renowned London Bridge Studio in Shoreline, WA.

“I believe it’s about the music- the love of music. Just so happens it’s on a guitar.


MUSIC IN SHORELINE

For a complete listing of live music in Shoreline, check out the calendar on the Music in Shoreline site.



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Jobs: Census 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisory staff to assist with the 2020 Census count.

Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Shoreline Library, 3 - 5pm. 345 NE 175th Ave, Shoreline 98155.

Stop by their table to learn more about these job opportunities, requirements and how to apply.

Driving note: it is no longer possible to make a left turn from NE 175th into the library's lower parking lot.



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The weight of Ned's bill necessitates keeping his head generally pointed down...

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


but makes dabbling in the lake a breeze (no problem sinking right in:). 

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


The Northern Shoveler is the only shoveler in the U.S. 

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

Glad to have you here, Ned!

--Gloria Z Nagler



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LFP Rotary celebrates the holidays with a presentation from the Mayor

Rotary Club of LFP with Mayor Jeff Johnson
(back row, center)


From the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park after their December 18 meeting

Thank you Mayor Jeff for keeping us totally entertained while you told us tales of LFP.
Check it out... a city administrator, 2 LFP city council persons, our police chief and of course, our fun Mayor.

And the president of NUHSA and other community activists!






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Seattle Times: Bothell woman now charged with attempted murder of LFP man

The Seattle Times has a follow up to the story of the Lake Forest Park man who was attacked in his bedroom and stabbed multiple times by his ex-girlfriend (see previous story).

Alexis Neatrour-Wade was arrested just after 1am on Dec. 14 in the kitchen of her ex-boyfriend’s house, where police also recovered a blood-covered knife, charging papers say. She remains jailed in lieu of $2 million bail.

The victim sustained critical injuries but was able to give a statement to police.

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, including a punctured lung, and was taken to Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center. He told police Neatrour-Wade had made concerning comments about wanting to injure or kill children and had threatened to kill his future romantic partners and children if he broke up with her, charging papers say.

Story here

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Lieutenant Diego Zanella at (206) 957-2850 or dzanella@cityoflfp.com or Detective Teschlog at (206) 957-2861 cteschlog@cityoflfp.com while referencing incident number 2019-05815.



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Medicare enrollment periods: Jan. 1 through March 31 - SHIBA can help

If you need help with Medicare enrollment, call the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program at 1-800-562-6900 and ask for your local SHIBA office.

SHIBA is composed of retired insurance professionals, volunteering through the office of the state Insurance Commissioner, to help Washington citizens with insurance, for free.

General Enrollment Period for Medicare

If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part A (if you have to buy it) and/or Part B (for which you must pay premiums) during your Initial Enrollment Period, and you don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, you can sign up during the annual General Enrollment Period, Jan. 1 through March 31. Your coverage won’t start until July 1, and you may have to pay a higher Part A and/or Part B premium due to late enrollment.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

If you already have a Medicare Advantage plan, your Open Enrollment Period runs Jan. 1 through March 31. It gives you a chance to switch back to Original Medicare or change to a different Medicare Advantage plan, depending on which coverage works better for you.

For more information on both these enrollment periods, read our webpage: 
When can I sign up for Medicare Parts A and B?

If you need help, call our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program at 1-800-562-6900 and ask for your local SHIBA office.



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ICHS expands free legal services for patients

Free legal services now available at
ICHS Shoreline clinic

International Community Health Services (ICHS) and Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) recently announced the expansion of a program that gives access to free legal services for ICHS patients.

Low income patients referred from ICHS’s Shoreline Clinic, 16549 Aurora Ave N, can now meet with ELAP’s attorneys for free legal advice.

The announcement follows the launch of similar services at the ICHS Bellevue Clinic in October 2018. 

“We’ve seen a positive impact for patients at our Bellevue Clinic and we are thrilled to work with ELAP to bring the same to Shoreline,” said Kimo Hirayama, assistant medical director at the ICHS Shoreline Clinic. 
”Many of our patients are immigrants or refugees who face unique challenges or vulnerable circumstances. In providing access to qualified legal experts, we hope to address issues that put families’ health at risk and threaten our communities.”

ELAP experts can help patients on a wide range of civil matters, including those related to public benefits, housing, education and employment, legal status and family law issues.

“The Medical-Legal Partnership was founded on the idea that the most effective health care services target health problems at the source, said Dorothy Leggett, ELAP MLP staff attorney. We know that legal issues are stressors that can negatively impact a patient’s health and the community’s well-being. By working alongside health care teams to help patients assert their legal rights, we hope to increase access to free civil legal aid and improve overall health outcomes.”

Services are available to qualifying King County residents who fall below 200% of the federal poverty level, which was $50,200 for a family of four in 2019. The health care teams at ICHS’s Bellevue and Shoreline clinics work closely with ELAP’s legal aid attorneys to identify patients who qualify. Referred patients will meet with an attorney for sessions that can be scheduled at either the ICHS Bellevue or Shoreline Clinic.

For more information about free legal help available to ICHS patients, call 206-788-3700.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the wellness of King County’s diverse people and communities. ICHS’s commitment to health equity includes supporting safer neighborhoods, nutritious foods, green spaces, jobs, housing and economic opportunity. 

Since its founding in 1973, ICHS has grown from a single storefront clinic in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District with deep roots in the Asian Pacific Islander community, to a regional health care provider employing more than 600 people and serving nearly 32,000 patients at 11 clinic locations.

ELAP was founded in 1989 by attorneys and community representatives who saw a need for an organization to provide free civil legal services to low-income people in East and Northeast King County. Since then, ELAP has expanded its services to include legal services for survivors of domestic violence through all of King County and patients at community healthcare centers. 

ELAP offers services through 30 community-based legal advice clinics, brief services, direct representation, and assistance with wills. Services are provided by over 250 volunteer attorneys and ELAP Staff Attorneys.



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Photos: Mr. Otter finishes his meal - nom, nom nom

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Really chomping down, eyes closed, concentrating...

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Taking a breath, making sure the human hasn't moved, ready to finish up the last bits...

Photo by Martin DeGrazia


The tailfin is the worst, keeps getting stuck on the roof of my mouth, but going to finish everything on my plate....

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Just going to get the last bit down...

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

..a little water will help wash down the last bits and clean off my face and paws


Photos at Ronald Bog - Martin DeGrazia and the resident otter.




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Shoreline pool to reopen Dec 26


Pool reopens Dec 26 after repairs
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The City of Shoreline reports that the emergency repairs that required the Pool to close on December 23 have been completed.

The Pool will return to its normal operating schedule on Thursday, December 26.



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King County Prosecutor: Community Court opens Jan 7 in Shoreline

Dan Satterberg
King County Prosecuting Attorney

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is partnering with the City of Shoreline and a dozen social service organizations as we open and staff the third Community Court in King County.

Court opens Jan. 7, 2020.

Community court is one of many therapeutic courts like Veterans’ Court, Mental Health Court, and Drug Court that holds offenders accountable while addressing the root cause, the why, of their actions.

It's a collaborative approach to justice. The city, in this case Shoreline, agrees to provide a place to hold court (their City Hall) and develops connections with local service providers to get offenders connected to mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder support in that community.

The service providers set up shop right next to community court so it is literally a short walk to get help.

That low-barrier to help leads to more success.

“It’s all about harm reduction,” says Senior DPA Leah Taguba, District Court Unit Chair. “The traditional model has people arrested, adjudicated, maybe some time in jail, and then sent right back into that community with nothing to address how and why they ended up here in the first place. So, it’s not a stretch to think it may happen again.”

Local prosecutors, judges, and case managers review a case, complete a needs assessment, and, if it’s a good fit, offer the defendant the chance to opt in. If the offender agrees, completes the order of stipulation and community service, charges are dismissed. If they fail to complete the requirements, they lose the opportunity.

Research and recidivism statistics show this works. Redmond and Burien show it works too. These community courts have been open, handling hundreds of cases, and offering thousands of service hours since April 2018 and February 2019 respectively.

“These people are in our community and they can either go to jail, get no help and be released back into our community OR they can get help to tackle their issues and be released into our community,” said Leah. “The data shows the entire community is better off if they get help.”

What’s more, any member of the community can take advantage of community court resources. They don’t have to be court-involved to get social services, or even an ORCA card.

The courts are developed and staffed by local cities and in partnership with King County District Court, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Department of Public Defense and a long list of community partners that are the key to the success of this program.

Community court will be open on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. The city will post service providers on their website. 

Here is a short list available in Shoreline:
  • Job readiness, job searches, resumes, and temporary work
  • Mental health and substance use disorder help and support
  • Dispute resolution and civil legal matters
  • Going back to school: GED, HS, or college
  • Reduced fare bus passes (at Hopelink, across the street from City Hall)
  • Emergency food and food bank info
  • Housing assistance and shelter referrals
  • Info about free cell phone services
  • Library cards and services


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Peace on earth...

Wednesday, December 25, 2019




A peaceful day to all of you

We'll be back for Thursday's edition





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Watch for Santa in your Shoreline neighborhood

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

From Shoreline Fire

Christmas Day, our administrative office is closed. However, you might see this happen in your neighborhood. We will have two engines staffed by volunteer Santas and Elves.

We do not have set routes, and we can’t get to all neighborhoods, but will try to keep locations updated.

Happy Holidays!



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Rob Oxford: Good Morning and Merry Christmas to all of our readers

Text and photos by Rob Oxford

For me, Christmas will always mean first and foremost the birth of Christ. In my world it isn’t up for debate.

For as long as I can remember, each Christmas the first decoration to be displayed in our home was the manger scene purchased by my Mother several years before I was born. One of my most prized keepsakes and a bit tattered, my wife continues to honor that tradition by finding the box in which it is kept and putting it out before anything else.



I’m not a particularly religious person, however I do consider myself to be spiritual. I embrace the human spirit and try to see the good in all of man. I say both “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays,” not to be politically correct, but to honor those who began celebrating Hanukkah on the 22nd, anyone celebrating Christmas today and those who will celebrate Kwanzaa tomorrow.

I understand that how we each celebrate this time of year differs greatly. Not everyone approaches the holiday season with the same level of joy and excitement as I. Some frown upon its commercialization, others choose not to celebrate at all. This too should be acceptable behavior.

This year for the very first time, I noticed the Christmas season coming and going much more quickly than in years past. Sandwiched between Thanksgiving and New Year’s as it has always been, the entire month of December has simply whisked by.

This is partially because I chose to work more hours this month, keeping me away from home more than I would have liked. The intent was not to provide more funds in order to go overboard with the gift-giving, but instead to avoid going into debt. We have a family trip planned for April and I’ve set my sights on adequately preparing for that time together.

As a result, this meant less time to put up decorations. In fact, some are still sitting in the front yard waiting to be placed. Yes, I do understand it is now a little too late.


In years past decorating the house meant a great deal. Although my wife still does a masterful job on the inside, the days of considering myself the Clark Griswold of 26th Ave NE. have all but disappeared entirely. As my children have gotten older and my body a little less limber, adorning the outside of the house with lights has taken a backseat to simply enjoying those decorations my other more able-bodied neighbors exhibit.

Traditions are important and we have many. Some have changed out of necessity; others remain the same. Early on the morning of Christmas Eve we will always go to the mall for cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon and so our “little boys” can have their pictures taken with Santa.


At some point during the day I’ll try to find my two favorite movies on the television, Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” and the 1951 version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Alastair Sim. Before bed we will always open one present and we will still leave cookies and milk for the jolly old elf. Then on Christmas Day I’ll again take too many photos and my sons will complain.

This year, when asked by my children what I “wanted for Christmas,” the answer was incredibly simple. I want more time together as a family. In years past I felt obligated to name some type of “thing.” Perhaps a rake to help with the gardening, a sweatshirt, a Harley Davidson (I always throw that one out there for the obligatory “yeah right!”). This year I realized I literally have everything I could possibly need. My family, my health, good friends and a great job. I sincerely hope you do as well.

I am so incredibly fortunate to have the privilege of writing for the Shoreline Area News. I would like to thank our editor Ms. Diane Hettick for the opportunity and Mr. Frank Workman for opening the door. It continues to be an enjoyable experience.

May you all enjoy the day in whatever manner you choose and may the upcoming new year be your best.




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Poem: The table is set

Tuesday, December 24, 2019



Photo by Cynthia Sheridan



The table is set. The stockings are hung.

Everyone’s waiting for Santa to come.

Tis the end of the season, the end of the year

And we gather together with hope and good cheer.

Wishing you comfort and joy, dearest friend

As the sun circles our earth once again!

--Cynthia Sheridan




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