Middle School Valentine's Dance at Teen Center Saturday

Thursday, February 13, 2020



Middle School Night Dance is a great opportunity for middle schoolers to come dance, do crafts and activities, and be social with friends and peers! Join us for a night of free fun!

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Shoreline Teen Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, 7 - 11pm.



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Grand Opening Feb 29 for The Wellness Studio



THE WELLNESS STUDIO

GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH

10:00 A.M. – 12 NOON


Beginning March 1, 2020, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center will offer an exciting and unique list of new programs and classes, designed to meet everyone’s interests as we navigate our way through the aging process.

The Wellness Studio, our latest program at the Center, will offer classes for body, mind and spirit. 

We’ve created a Wellness Alliance Team, made up of medical professionals, and fitness and dance instructors, as well as individuals who will assist us in developing emotional and spiritual skills.

The Wellness Studio is a dedicated space within the senior center, allowing opportunities for classes to be offered early morning, evenings, and weekends, along with daytime programs.

The classes, which begin March 1st, include:

Yoga for Arthritis
Tai Chi for Head Trauma
Strength Testing
Gentle Mat Yoga
Fitness Over 80
Stretching for Adults
Healing Through Music Therapy
Nutrition Classes
Chair Yoga
Qi Gong
All levels Tai Chi
Memory Testing

And the list goes on. A complete list with times, costs and instructor bios can be picked up at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center or on our website beginning March 14th.

The Wellness Alliance Team, through our partnership with Bastyr Naturopathic Medical Services, Echo Aumick’s Foot Care services, our dance instructors, and community partners such as Everett Clinic and Pacific Medical Center, will also be able to provide wellness/fitness programming for those coping with chronic ailments.

We will continue to build the ‘One Stop Shopping’ concept for your wellness needs. Studio classes are open to all ages over 21. Each month, additional classes will be included to broaden our spectrum of services.

Another unique feature of The Wellness Studio will be our time dedicated each day in the studio for individuals to spend 20-30 minutes relaxing in a calm, serene atmosphere under Happy Energy Lights, lamps providing the medically recommended 10,000Lux for effective light therapy.

We continue to see greater numbers of individuals in the Pacific Northwest coping with diagnoses such as Seasonal Affective Disorder, Parkinson's and MS, so we are offering these Energy Lamp sessions. 

Those who have travelled in remote areas of Alaska have seen this practice in villages coping with reduced sunlight over the winter months. It is common to find a designated room in the community school, where villagers schedule a daily or weekly session of Energy Light exposure.

The Grand Opening of The Wellness Studio will feature brief presentations by several instructors, providing insight into the various classes to be offered. Following their presentations, we will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room for healthy refreshments and a free Line Dance workshop, provided by instructor Denise Hunsaker.

We want to emphasize that each of our programs will be open to beginners and guaranteed to provide you a greater sense of peace, self-worth and healing.

Mark your calendars to join us Saturday, February 29th from 10am – 12 noon. See you at the Center!



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Valentine's Day is Friday - here's some help

Fred Meyer has Valentine balloons
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Fred Meyer has pretty little potted plants
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

And don't forget The Chocolate Man in Lake Forest Park Town Center in the lower level lobby. His shop windows are full of red decorations and his shop is full of wonderful and creative chocolate.




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Tips for navigating the Seattle / King county Clinic Feb 13-16 at Seattle Center

Photo copyright Auston James

Consider the following when making plans to attend the SKCC (see previous article):

Thursday and Friday are the least attended days, so it offers the best chance for people to get a ticket if they are able to take time off work. Saturday and Sunday are the highest demand days.

The SKCC begins giving out tickets at 5am each morning inside the Fisher Pavilion (just off of 2nd Avenue North and Thomas Street). 

Some people arrive earlier to increase their chances of getting care that day. The Fisher Pavilion will open at 12:30am for anyone who wants to arrive early.

The Fisher Pavilion will have security personnel patrolling the building and perimeter. The Pavilion also will be heated and includes bathrooms.

Dental services include fillings, X-rays, deep cleanings, extractions, root canals and crowns.

There’s free parking at the Mercer St. Garage 650 3rd Ave. N

Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications. A good book and backup cell phone battery also will come in handy.

Here’s a URL to more patient information and here for FAQs (bottom third for patient-specific questions) about the SKCC.

A reader who has been to the clinic added this information: 

Last time I went, They did do crowns as long as there is not too much damage to the tooth. They also do dentures, fillings, extractions and repairs. There was a mammogram station, acupuncture, chiropractor service, general medical advice/services, and a ton of other services.



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SmileMobile to participate in the Seattle/King County Clinic Feb 13-16

The Smile Mobile will be at the Seattle / King county clinic
on February 13 - 16, 2020


The SmileMobile – a mobile dental clinic that serves Medicaid-insured and uninsured children and expectant/postpartum people throughout the state – will be at Seattle Center Feb. 13-16 in support of the 2020 Seattle/King County Clinic.

The traveling dental office will join health care organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, private businesses and hundreds of dedicated volunteers throughout the four-day event to provide free oral health care. In 2018, the large-scale health clinic provided free dental, medical and vision care and other health services to 3,661 individuals. This year, organizers expect to help more than 3,000 patients.

Based on prior years, Seattle/King County Clinic (SKCC) organizers anticipate that dental care will be the most requested service due in large part to barriers like low Medicaid reimbursement rates that make it difficult for providers to accept that coverage, and because Medicare doesn’t cover most dental procedures. The SKCC will provide a range of care, including cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns and root canals.

“The Seattle/King County Clinic provides immediate relief for people who have unmet needs today,” said Karri Amundson, Senior Program Officer with the SmileMobile. “But pop-up clinics and charitable events are not a long-term health policy.”


Oral health is vital to overall health and general wellbeing. Gum disease is linked to chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease and pregnancy complications. Painful cavities and missing teeth also can affect school attendance, employment opportunities, job performance, self-esteem and how others relate to you.

Among young children, cavities are the most common chronic disease. At the same time, too many Washington residents face barriers to care. Often vulnerable and underserved populations, including lower-income households, seniors on fixed incomes and families living in rural areas, experience the greatest barriers to accessing oral health care. In 2018, only 22.5% of Medicaid-insured adults and 56.6% of Medicaid-insured kids saw a dentist.

“Too many people in our communities are falling through the dental safety net,” said Arcora Foundation Policy Director Alison Mondi. “We need sustainable solutions, including water fluoridation and increased access to dental care to prevent disease and keep people healthy.”

The SKCC is organized by the Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation. Many of the patients treated live in King County, but the clinic has historically drawn people from all over the state.

The Clinic runs Thursday through Sunday. Free admission tickets are given first come, first served starting at 5am each morning inside Fisher Pavilion on the Seattle Center campus. Patients can expect to be at the clinic for several hours and are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, and bring food, water and any medications they need to take during the day.

This will be the sixth Seattle/King County Clinic. Over the years, a combined total of 17,0000 volunteers have provided an estimated $17 million in direct health care services for 20,000 patients. For more information, go to http://seattlecenter.org/patients/.

For people who have difficulty finding dental care, Arcora Foundation’s DentistLink is a free referral service that aims to help people find dentist. Patients can access the no-cost service online or call/text 844-888-5465.

Arcora Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to improving oral health and health equity by partnering with communities to prevent oral disease, transform health systems, and increase access to care. Funded by nonprofit Delta Dental of Washington, the state’s largest dental benefits company, Arcora Foundation works toward a shared vision: All people enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind.

The SmileMobile is made possible through a partnership between Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington and Seattle Children’s. Annually the SmileMobile provides dental care to more than 1,500 children and adults. Since its inception, the SmileMobile has seen over 44,000 clients throughout Washington. 


 

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Jobs: City of Shoreline - 24 day camp leader positions

City of Shoreline

Extra Help - Day Camp Leader

Twenty four (24) Day Camp Leader positions are available
This position is open until filled, first review March 11th

DEFINITION

This seasonal position is for our Camp Shoreline Summer Camp and School's Out Day Camp programs. Below is an example of the annual schedule.

  • June 22nd – August 21st
  • Additional one day camp training June 13th
  • Monday thru Friday | between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • December 21st - January 1st

Scope of Work:

Provide direct instruction, leadership and supervision at Camp Shoreline Summer Camp and School's Out Day Camps taking place during Shoreline School District School year breaks for children (ages 5-12). Assist in planning activities and lead participants in a variety of activities, including visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and special events. Position will work a maximum of 40 hours each week during summer camp and school year break camps with planning hours, as needed, prior to camps.


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Built on community support, the ICHS Lunar New Year 5K is coming up soon

Join a rat race that promotes good health and makes a difference. 

The International Community Health Services (ICHS) will host the 2020 Lunar New Year 5k Walk / Run in Shoreline in just over a week.

As a community driven charity 5k to support health services for community members who could not otherwise afford them, the City of Shoreline and numerous Shoreline businesses have generously sponsored and donated to the event. 


Presenting Sponsors:
  • City of Shoreline
  • Aurora Rents
Bronze Sponsor:
  • Aurora Borealis



Community Donors and Partners:

Central Market

One Cup Coffee

Starbucks on 185th

Streetzeria at the Beach








The Lunar New Year 5k takes place along Shoreline’s Interurban Trail on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in celebration of the Year of the Rat. 

Festivities will include a traditional lion dance for good fortune and firecrackers to chase away evil spirits in honor of the Lunar New Year, the most important Chinese holiday.

Registration is online

Registration is $35 and attendees under the age of 14 or 65 and older can participate for free. Participants will receive a time chip, bib, Lunar New Year 5k tee-shirt and other special giveaways from ICHS, sponsors and vendors. Day-of-registration is $50 while space lasts.

Free parking is available at Shoreline City Hall, KeyBank on 175th Ave, and the ICHS Shoreline Clinic.

For more information or to learn how to become an event volunteer, email: foundation@ichs.com

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.



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Rep. Valdez' bill to increase punishments for false reporting of emergencies passed the House

State Rep. Javier Valdez D-46

On Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to increase punishments for false reporting of emergencies.

Known as swatting, this practice sends heavily armed law enforcement to the homes of innocent people under the belief that there is a life-threatening situation.

House Bill 2326 establishes different levels of increased punishments based on the intent and outcome of the false report. At the most severe level, false reporting that results in death can be a class B felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

In a recent case that received national coverage, a fatal swatting encounter left one man dead after an online gaming bet.

The bill was introduced earlier this session by Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle).

“The rise in swatting has disproportionately targeted communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and religious communities,” said Valdez. “Swatting has caused needless trauma and death, which becomes even more tragic when done as a reckless prank or act of hate.”
“Passing this bill into law will restore trust between law enforcement and communities at a time when tensions are already high around police violence.”

After passing 97-0 in the House, the bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Rep. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle (46th Legislative District), represents part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.



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Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Spring Training scheduled for March

The City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training in March.

CERT is a training program used nationwide to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters and is an integral part of the Ready Shoreline program.
The training includes lessons in the areas of disaster preparedness, fire extinguisher use, utilities control, disaster first aid, light search and rescue, terrorism awareness and disaster psychology.

There are eight classes that must be completed to graduate the course. At the end of CERT training, a disaster simulation is held to allow participants to practice their skills in a realistic setting. Graduates receive certificates and backpacks with basic CERT gear included.

The spring session schedule is:

CERT Introduction and CERT Organization
Thursday, March 5 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Fire and Utilities
Thursday, March 12 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
Thursday, March 19 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
Thursday, March 26 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Disaster Search and Rescue
Thursday, April 2 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Terrorism Awareness and Disaster Psychology

Thursday, April 9 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM

CERT Final Disaster Drill and Graduation
Sunday, April 19 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM

All classes will be held at Shoreline City Hall except the final drill which takes place at the Shoreline Fire Department training facility.

Participants must attend all of the classes to complete the course and graduate.

If you would like to register for the CERT Basic Training course, go to http://www.shorelinewa.gov/readyshoreline and click on the CERT Class Sign Up button.

Class size is limited so register soon!

For more information contact the City of Shoreline Emergency Manager, Jason McMillan at (206) 801-2271 or via email at jmcmillan@shorelinewa.gov



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26 years later kids open their Shoreline Library Time Capsule

Photo from the 1993 time capsule
By Carl Dinse

In the summer of 1993, the Shoreline Library was in the home stretch of a massive remodel.

1993.

Where's Waldo?

Cell phones the size of large bricks that weighed 5 pounds and only made voice calls.

Grunge music was putting the Seattle area on the map.

Dialup internet was a luxury.

Shoreline wasn't a city so we all just said we lived in Seattle.

And who could forget Pogs?

As part of the celebration for the new library building, a librarian and some parents whose kids were in a summer reading program devised a project to create a time capsule.

The page reads "I hope in 2015 there will be a
chickenpox shot!"
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


A little over a dozen kids from nearby elementary schools participated in the project, filling a large box with various relics from 1993. Some items were personal, whereas other items were commonplace things you could pick up at a local 7-11, or get with a kid's meal at a local fast food restaurant.

It was the intention that in 2015 the Library would have a time capsule opening. But the box was pushed to the back of a shelf and forgotten until someone found it this year and brought it up to a library manager.

Efforts were made to contact all of the "kids" involved, but the list was incomplete, as some names were difficult to read. A Time Capsule opening event was scheduled with invitations sent out to the original "kids" - now in their mid-thirties - plus their friends and family.

Time Capsule opening on February 8, 2020
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A much larger crowd turned out than expected, with over 30 people in the room, mostly family and a few friends. Six of the original kids who participated in the time capsule were in attendance.

The turnout for the time capsule opening
Photo by Carl Dinse



Drinks and snacks were passed around that were popular in 1993. The six "kids" were invited up to open the box and start going through all the items. It was like a Christmas morning combined with a mini school reunion. Five of the six in attendance went to North City Elementary.

Opening the box
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Many treasures were found, including photographs taken that summer from around the Shoreline Library, including their temporary location during the remodel.



Here are some other treasures. Ready for a flash back to the early 90's?


Several people gathered around to use their cell phones to capture their names written in the metallic wrapping paper.
Photo by Steven Robinson
Lori and Lisa find childhood photos
Photo by Steven Robinson

I could go on sharing photos of all the various items that were recovered from this time capsule but then this would start turning into a photo gallery instead of a story.

I'll end this story with a photo of three of the women who were proud to be involved in this project.

Chrystine Westphal, Sue Gagnon, Cheryl Shdo
Photo by Steven Robinson



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Home sales in Shoreline during January 2020

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of January 2020. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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Live and Local Saturday Feb 15, 2020

LIVE AND LOCAL


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, February 15, 2020 here's what's happening


Chris Stevens Band at
Third Place Commons
Photo by Dan Hill
THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Chris Stevens 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.

Soul-scorching blues feeling with the technical excellence of top flight jazz.

Thanks to Merlone Geier, TPC provides free live music every Friday and Saturday. Third Place Commons is a beloved community space with a full calendar of activities and a Farmers Market in the summer.



Big Dog Revue at Aurora Borealis

AURORA BOREALIS

Big Dog Revue - 8:30pm - 11:30pm - $10 cover - 21+
Doors open at 6:30pm

Hard Drivin’, horn oriented, dance/show band! 

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!

MEMBERS: Randy Norris – guitar/vocals Bob Wikstrom – keyboards/vocals Glen Decker – bass/vocals Frank Heye – drums Gene Laukkonen – sax/vocals Paul Fessenden – sax/vocals Steve Mraz – trumpet/vocals

The Aurora Borealis is a restaurant and event space with live entertainment most days of the week.



DARRELL'S TAVERN

Skularoid presents: Steeltoe Metronome, Temple CanyonAaron Semer
9pm – 12am - $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

Little Bill and the Blue Notes - $7 cover - 8 - 10pm

17537 15th Ave NE Suite B, Shoreline 98155

Call for Reservations: (206) 420-1326

Little Bill and the Blue Notes are an institution more than a band. Since 1956 Bill and various lineups have been wowing audiences with their take on rhythm and blues. 

In 1959 the Bluenotes made the national charts with the teenage love song “I Love an Angel” and since then have released a bevy of recordings.

The singer, songwriter and bass player has a roomful of awards including NW Hall of Fame, the W.C. Handy Award and the BB Life Time Achievement Award.

His current lineup consists of master guitarist Billy ‘Stapes’ Stapleton and the tight and steady multiple award-winning Billy Barner drums.

Easy Monkey is a restaurant, bar, with a full floor event center in the North City Business District.



LAKE TRAIL TAPROOM 
AT 192 BREWERY

Latona Family Band, with The Amber Lanterns - no cover - 8pm to 11pm

7324 NE 175th St Ste F, Kenmore

Once again we welcome back one of our favorite local bands, and this time they are bringing their friends, the Amber Lanterns. Let's all do the sunshine dance!

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



MONKA BREWING COMPANY
Flying Blind - 5 - 7pm - no cover - family friendly


A bluesy jazz band featuring voice, guitar, bass, and harmonica

Monka is a new micro brewery in the North City Business District. Feel free to bring in your own food and enjoy their craft beers.



Johnny Pinetree at the North City Bistro

NORTH CITY BISTRO and WINE SHOP

Johnny Pinetree and the Yellin' Degenerates - $15 Cover - 8:30 - 11pm

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

Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

John Pinetree and The Yellin' Degenerates are an eclectic collection of blues, jazz, funk and soul artists and musical luminaries versed in the rich tradition of the Great American Songbook. They perform music spanning the past century mixing decades and genre with fresh arrangement of some well known favorites, some more obscure, and original "edge of the blues" tunes written by Singer Songwriter, guitarist, and Harmonica player John "Pinetree" Paynich. The music is served up with respect for and homage to all who came before with a passion for improvisation, and free expression, highlighting the schtick residing within the individual musicians..

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.

Photo by Jan Hansen

MUSIC IN SHORELINE

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


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Get your tickets today for Third Place Commons 20th Anniversary Community Breakfast



Third Place Commons is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a community supported nonprofit organization with an extra special party at this year’s annual community breakfast – and everyone in the Commons community is invited!

The big event, which is entitled “20 in 2020: Twenty Years of Your Community in Your Space,” will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 7am.

As part of the celebration, the organization will look back at important milestones in its two decade history and of the evolution of Third Place Commons to become the place for your community in your space.

Fittingly, the Founders of Third Place Commons will be presented with the Friends of the Community Award. The list of founders is long and esteemed and includes many luminaries from our local community who will be on hand to join in the festivities.

The fun will begin with a lively set from local favorites the Milner Family Fiddles, followed by a tasty breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery. A live auction will include a number of special items including glorious artwork, great restaurants, and even a special overnight escape. There are also a few extra special surprises lined up for attendees to make the event one to remember!

This annual fundraiser is always a joyful occasion when friends new and old join together to show support for this vibrant community space. Proceeds from the event support 900+ free events each year and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, all hosted by Third Place Commons, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Whether it’s the weekly live music and dancing, foreign language conversation groups, Mahjong Mondays, or Kaleidoscope play and learn sessions. Or a monthly gathering like the Art-Ins, Coloring for Adults, League of Women Voters, Ranked Choice Voting, or the LFP Garden Club. Whether it’s avidly shopping the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, or even if it’s just working alone or meeting your friends in the Commons.

Whatever your favorite Commons activity, you are a vital part of the Commons community, and it’s your support that will help that community to thrive into the future.

Tickets are just $50 (or $375 for a table of eight) and can be purchased online at ThirdPlaceCommons.org/Breakfast2020.

Community members are also invited to “share their Commons stories” (in 250 words or fewer) to help celebrate this important 20th anniversary milestone.

About the Organization: Third Place Commons is a community-supported, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has fostered real community in real space for 20 years. Third Place Commons is located in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. All donations to the organization are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.



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Waverly Fitzgerald: In Memoriam and HARD RAIN book launch

By Alice K. Boatwright 
Past President, Puget Sound Chapter of Sisters in Crime

On Thursday, February 13, 2020 the Puget Sound Chapter of Sisters in Crime will celebrate the life of longtime member, Waverly Fitzgerald, who passed away on December 13, 2019 just before the paperback publication of her new Rachel Stern PI mystery, HARD RAIN, by Epicenter Press, which was released in November, 2019.

At this event, her longtime collaborator Curt Colbert will read from her new book and talk about the special working relationship that he and Waverly had. 

While many people are aware of their successful and delightful Barking Detective mysteries – written under their joint pen name of Waverly Curtis – fewer know about their earlier collaboration on HARD RAIN and Curt’s latest book, ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER (Epicenter Press, 2019).

These two PI novels are linked in that Curt’s Matt Rossiter is the mentor of Waverly’s Rachel Stern, and the mysteries share common scenes and plot points while still being completely independent stories. 

Set in Seattle in 1999, the mysteries to be solved both look back at the turbulent years of the 1960s and 1970s and demonstrate the authors’ skill at recreating that history.

The program will also celebrate Waverly’s remarkable contributions not only to Sisters in Crime, where she was our treasurer-extraordinaire for the past two years, but also to the entire Seattle writing community through her teaching at Hugo House and elsewhere, and her work as editor, publisher, and mentor to so many of us.

Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park is co-sponsoring this event, which will be held in The Den. In addition to HARD RAIN, other books by Waverly Fitzgerald will also be on sale. 

Never one to be pinned down to a single genre, her works include not only the Pepe mysteries inspired by that inimitable talking chihuahua detective and a series of Victorian romances, but also non-fiction reflecting her deep interest in nature, the seasons, and ritual celebrations.

Please join us to remember Waverly.

Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7 pm, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, in The Den. (SinC members and friends will gather beforehand at Third Place Commons as usual.)


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A Sticky Subject: The History and Culture of Sugar

Julia Harrison
The History and Culture of Sugat

FREE PROGRAM from Humanities Washington, Hosted by Sno-King School Retirees on Thursday, February 27, 2020 12-3pm, Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036

A Sticky Subject: The History and Culture of Sugar - with Julia Harrison

Program open to the general public. No need to be a member to attend. Just come and enjoy hearing about our love affair with all things sweet and the place of sweets in our contemporary culture.

Doors open at noon for Refreshments and Announcements

Sno-King School Retirees organization and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Julia Harrison, a member of the 2019-2020 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. This free event takes place Thursday 12 p.m. in the Board Room at the Edmonds School District ESC.

When King Henry VIII wanted three pounds of sugar for his guests at an important banquet, he had a tough time getting it. Now the average American eats that much sugar in a single week. 
Once a rare, exotic ingredient, sugar has become a dietary staple, leaving its sticky fingerprints all over the globe. Anthropologist and sweets expert Julia Harrison takes participants on a journey from ancient sugar cane plantations to modern candy factories, uncovering sugar’s economic and social significance. 
From slavery and mass migration to environmental changes and nutrition, the consequences of sugar’s rise are global—and not always sweet.

About Julia Harrison

Julia Harrison is an anthropologist and avid traveler for whom all roads lead to sweets. Her projects include a multimedia online map of bakeries, desserts, and candy-makers around Puget Sound. She received a MA in Applied Anthropology from Macquarie University and spent two years studying Material Culture theory and methodology at University College London.

Harrison lives in Seattle.

Humanities Washington is a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to spark conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.

In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between. Humanities Washington’s roster of 35 Speakers Bureau presenters is made up of professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others—all chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hundreds of Speakers Bureau events take place each year. Each talk lasts about an hour.


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American Legion Valentine's Saturday Breakfast

Veterans, Auxiliary members and all members of the community are invited to a pancake, ham, SOS and scrambled egg breakfast with coffee, tea, milk and juice, served by the American Legion Post 227.

The breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:00 am on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Post 227 building, 14521 17th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA (the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave NE.)

The breakfast is being held to allow the post to serve the community while raising money for Veterans and Post activities; an $8 donation per person is suggested. Children under age 8 eat free.

Post members welcome your attendance. All families, friends and kids are welcome! This is a great family gathering.

While you are at the breakfast, you can check out the Post Library that includes a large collection of militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by community members without charge.

Also, you can learn more about Post 227 here



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Northwest Neighbors Network celebrates one year anniversary

Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) invites members, volunteers and others who are interested in learning about NNN help us celebrate our one year anniversary.

Our anniversary celebration will be held at Spiro’s Pizza located at 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 from 2:00 - 4:00pm on Friday, February 21, 2020. 

Come meet some of our members and volunteers and hear about their experiences of being part of this dynamic community organization. 

Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the open house. Donations to NNN are appreciated but not required.

NNN is a non-profit membership-based organization serving seniors who wish to remain in their own residences as long as possible. NNN offers assistance to members by providing a thriving network of volunteer and support services and enriches our members’ lives through social, educational and wellness activities. 

Residents living in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Brier or Lynnwood are eligible to join. 

“We’re excited about how the organization is growing and look forward to continuing to expand our volunteer and membership base in 2020. We’d like to thank the community for their support and encouragement.” says NNN’s Board President, Sandy Moy.



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Wrestling: Shorecrest ends the season on a high note

Kiaya Conway-Yasuyama (center, dark shirt)
Shorecrest's first ever consecutive four year district champion
Photo by Kym Good

The Shorecrest Wrestling team had their best team results of the 2019/2020 season at the WIAA 3A KingCo-Wesco South District Tournament at Juanita High School in Kirkland last Saturday.

Under the leadership of Coach Bryan Officer and Assistant Coach Louis Uhm, Shorecrest brought 20 wrestlers to the District Tournament. Of those participating, 50% qualified for the regional tournament (WA State Championship qualifying tournament) in Kelso next weekend with eight qualifiers and two alternates.

Shorecrest sent five wrestlers to the finals matches, with two champions and three second place finishers. This is only the second time in the school's history that the Scots had five wrestlers make it to the championship matches. 
As a team, the Scots took 3rd place, tying with Meadowdale High School. Four of the district finalists (Conway, Rhodes, Good and Mortensen) are ranked among the top ten wrestlers in the State (3A Division) by the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). The team result was the same as last season, which was best Shorecrest had ever performed in the district tournament.

Kiaya Conway-Yasuyama (Senior Captain, 132lbs, Ranked #6 in State) pinned Shorewood wrestler Curt Tanaka (Ranked #16 in State) in the finals and became Shorecrest's first ever consecutive four year district champion (District Champion Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior year).

Thomas Rhodes (center, shaking hands)
Second youngest district champion from Shorecrest
Photo by Kym Good


Thomas Rhodes (Sophomore, 113lbs, Ranked #4 in State) pinned Edmonds wrestler Baylor Denkinger (Junior, Ranked #5 in State) to become the second youngest district champion to wrestle for Shorecrest High School.

Trentyn Good (in dark green) SC Senior Captain
Devin Leach SW Senior Captain (in blue)
Photo by Matt Rapleje


Trentyn Good (Senior Captain, 152lbs, Ranked #5 in State) lost a close match with Shorewood rival 
Devin Leach (Thunderbird Senior Captain, Ranked #4 in State) to take 2nd place.

Ian Mortensen (dark green) SC Senior
Photo by Matt Rapleje

Ian Mortensen (Senior, 170lbs, Ranked #9 in State), wrestled his way to the Championship match, but due to injury, Mortensen forfeited his finals match and took 2nd place.

Jordan Glesener (4th from left)
Photo by Kym Good

Jordan Glesener (Junior, 285lbs, Ranked #14 in State of WA - 3A) placed 2nd after a tough match with Alex Kruger of Meadowdale High School (Ranked #2 in the State of Washington, 3A). Jordan is the younger brother of Josiah Glesener, a former regional placer and 2014 team captain for Shorecrest).

Elyjah Schultz (5th from left) Junior, placed 3rd
Spencer Loreen (2nd from left) Senior, placed 6th
Photo by Kym Good


Elyjah Schultz (Junior, 220lbs) placed 3rd
Spencer Loreen (Senior, 220lbs) placed 6th (regionals alternate)

Arthur Christopher (left, dark green) Senior
Photo by Matt Rapleje

Arthur Christopher (Senior, 145lbs) placed 5th

Evan Claar, Freshman (far right)
Photo by Kym Good


Evan Claar (Freshman, 182lbs) placed 5th

Joseph Martinez (above) Freshman
Photo by Matt Rapleje

Joseph Martinez (Freshman, 120lbs) placed 6th (regionals alternate)


- Sean Rhodes, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Shorecrest High School



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