POSTPONED: Senior Center drive thu dinner postponed to Friday, Feb 19

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Weather delay to Feb 19

POSTPONED: 

Because of the weather, the Senior Center 2nd Friday Drive-Thru dinner is postponed to Friday, February 19, 2021.


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A reminder from PSE: Preparing for winter weather, possible outages

Snow falls on branches; branches fall on power lines; power goes out
December 2020 Photo by Allen LaValle

The City of Lake Forest Park would like to share this reminder from Puget Sound Energy (PSE):

Preparing for outages

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning and a wind advisory for portions of our service area from today through the afternoon of Saturday, February 13, 2021.

PSE is closely watching the forecast, including receiving briefings from the National Weather Service, as wind and heavy snow can cause tree branches to fall onto power lines.

PSE crews are prepared and ready to deploy with assignments when outages occur and as soon as it is safe to do so.
 
As we prepare for storm conditions, PSE encourages its customers to do the same:

Safety first:
  • Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
  • Do not use a charcoal or gas grill to cook indoors. Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating source. This can cause a buildup of poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
  • If you choose to use a portable home generator, read the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of the generator. Do not operate generators indoors or in enclosed spaces to avoid the buildup of carbon monoxide.
  • If you are using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies, and other flammable materials.
  • Always use flashlights instead of candles.


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Shoreline is prepared for snow


With snow in the weather forecast, the City wants all residents to know it is prepared.

Maps of snow plow routes and snow control plan are available at shorelinewa.gov/stormready

In the case of a serious winter weather event, the City will send emails to everyone on their subscriber list. You can sign up to receive weather and other emails at shorelinewa.gov/alerts

--Pam Cross



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Cedric's an unquestionably determined fellow...

 
Cedric is quite dashing with a smooth peach and yellow belly, a pale orange head and brown wings and back. Most striking is his crested pale orange head and the bold black Lone Ranger mask he wears. He is leaning forward on the branch with his weight on his forward foot and his other foot stretched out behind, lightly touching the branch. Most of his body is leaning on air.
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Ecstatic to see a flock of Cedar Waxwings yesterday, Cedric among them:)
--Gloria Z Nagler



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Volunteers helping to connect eligible Washington residents to vaccine appointments

Find a COVID Shot WA (Share with Friends) 

A tech-savvy group of volunteers has taken on the task of connecting eligible seniors to vaccine appointments in Washington state.

So far, those in urban areas who own and use computers and are affiliated with health care systems are, with some difficulty getting appointments.

But we do not have a centralized national health system as Canada does, so connecting people to vaccines has been a scattershot approach.

Realizing that many people were being left out, a group of volunteers created a Facebook page Find a COVID Shot WA (Share with Friends) 

The "Search Party" team tracks all the vaccine sites and individually connects each person to the closest vaccine site. If the person asking needs more help, the Search Party volunteer makes the appointment for them.

Their emphasis is on current phase, bilingual, high risk and minority communities.

One of the administrators of the group, Steve, recently posted this:

"The last 10 days have been humbling for our team (thank you) Here's what you've helped us accomplish:
  • Over 15,000 members have joined us
  • We have over 30 volunteers helping coordinate appointments for high risk/BIPOC communities 
  • Support for 10 Languages including ASL
  • Local and National Media Coverage- Seattle Times, Q13, KUOW, NPR, Kiro 7, King 5 (more coming)
  • 4000+ Posts / 30,000+ Comments / 63,000+ Likes/Loves
  • and most importantly......
  • Thousands of high risk community members scheduled for COVID vaccine appointments #caseclosed !"
Here's how to access their help. 

Go to the Facebook page and click Join. You will receive a notice immediately.

Post your information. 
  • Create a new post - do not make your request under someone else
  • Start with #Searching - they rely on hashtags to sort out the messages. They are getting over 1,000 new people a day
  • Provide basic information. For example: My parents are in Dryad and I'm in Shoreline. They are 82 and 83. My sister lives nearby and can drive them 50-75 miles to an appointment.
They do not want random comments, political opinions, or general complaints - they want to operate as efficiently as possible. They do want to hear the success stories. 

My favorite is the frustrated man in Arlington who said he had been checking for days and couldn't find anything. He was willing to drive as far as was necessary. He wrote back and said he heard from the Search Party immediately and had an appointment for the next day - at the Arlington Airport behind his house! 

They are looking for tech savvy volunteers to join them.

--Diane Hettrick


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Peter “PJ” Koshi named Aegis Living Care Director of the Year

PJ, center, with team members Mohamed and Adriana
Photo courtesy Aegis 

At a young age, Peter "PJ" Koshi learned the value of hard work and goal setting. Having grown up in Shoreline blocks from Aegis Living Callahan House, P.J. applied for a job when he was only 16. He took the job during his summer break from Ingraham High School and discovered a career: to care for some of our most vulnerable community members.

P.J.’s compassion, dedication and leadership have guided him through 15 years with the company, where he has gone from a dishwasher to Life Enrichment Assistant to Life Enrichment Director. He was named Care Director in 2018 and set his goal “to be the best care director in the company.” 

This year during Aegis Living’s annual leadership conference EPIC (Empowering People, Inspiring Consciousness), P.J. achieved his goal, being named Aegis Living Care Director of the Year. 

He stood out as the top Care Director across all Aegis Living’s 32 communities.

During a year with countless challenges and hardships, P.J. rose to the occasion and his leadership shined even brighter. 
One colleague noted, “P.J. and his team remained calm and committed and tirelessly worked to care for their community. This calm perseverance reflects P.J.’s leadership.”

 
PJ is an avid bass fisherman
P.J. maintains a modest demeanor and his deep beliefs in the value of hard work, dedication, and only controlling the things he can control. 

While he aspires to be general manager at Aegis Living in the future, he acknowledges that he has much to learn and he’s up for the challenge.

“The people we take care of are the generation that laid the foundation for my parents, me, and my future children,” said P.J. 
“At Aegis Living, we are entrusted with these important lives and it is an honor every day to become their family. This is more important now than ever.”

When not spending time with his team and residents at Aegis Living, P.J. can be found bass fishing throughout Washington state or spending time with his lovely and supportive wife Holly. He has recently been named Assistant General Manager at Aegis Living Callahan House, 15100 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.


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AG Ferguson statement on judgment in Tim Eyman campaign finance case

Tim Eyman
Attorney General Bob Ferguson offers the following statement on a Thurston County Superior Court decision that Tim Eyman intentionally committed numerous violations of campaign finance law:

"After years of Tim Eyman’s deceit, obstruction, and contempt of court, we took him to trial and held him accountable for receiving and concealing illegal kickbacks. After twenty years of violating campaign finance laws, including two previous judgments against him, Eyman’s day of reckoning has arrived.

“Today’s ruling is clear — Eyman’s conduct was illegal and intentional. Today’s historic campaign finance penalty – the largest in our state ever levied against an individual — is necessary to hold him accountable for some of the most egregious campaign finance violations ever uncovered by the Washington Public Disclosure Commission and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.

“Eyman is a repeat violator of our state’s voter-approved campaign finance laws. On multiple occasions, the state caught him illegally and intentionally concealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that ended up in his personal bank account.

“The last time Eyman admitted intentionally violating the law, he signed a legally enforceable agreement to never again act as a treasurer on any political committee. That extraordinary remedy proved unsuccessful at stopping Eyman’s illegal conduct. Consequently, our office pursued the next logical step — a prohibition on directing the finances of any political committee.

“Today the judge granted that remedy. This will not prevent Eyman from conceiving, drafting and promoting initiatives. It will, however, stop his practice of directing financial kickbacks into his personal bank account.”



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Case updates February 9, 2021

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates February 9, 2021


United States
  • cases 27,030,549 - 91,034 new cases in one day
  • deaths 466,465 -  2,806 new deaths in one day 

Washington state
  • cases 324,706 - 681 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,530 -  -14 adjusted
  • deaths 4,603 - 45 since last report

King county
  • cases 79,167 - 186 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,942 - 23 in one day
  • deaths 1,305 - 5 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,692 - 53 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,174 -  1 in one day
  • deaths 344 - 0 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,972 - 6 in one day
  • hospitalizations 175 -  0 in one day
  • deaths 86 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 263 - 1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day


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Shoreline Emergency Cold Weather Shelter activated for Thursday and Friday

 

The Shoreline Emergency Cold Weather Shelter has been activated for Thursday and Friday nights February 11, and 12, 2021.

The Hotline number is 206-801-2797. See previous information about the Shelter HERE

For shelter help at other times, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Watch for Friday evening into Saturday morning, teaser Thursday night

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

 

Dusting of snow in Shoreline December 2009
Photo by Carl Dinse

A series of snow events is expected starting Thursday afternoon through the weekend. I'll start with Thursday afternoon. A weak low pressure system is expected to move in on the central Oregon coast on Thursday. This low pressure is far away, but close enough to send precipitation up to about the downtown Seattle area. Temperatures will be cold with the snow level at sea level so any precipitation is expected to fall as snow. 

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are just far enough north to be outside of the expected wall of snow. We will likely have snow flurries, and some of those flurries may pick up enough to give us a dusting to about 2 inches, depending on how far north those snow showers reach. 

  • If you are traveling south of Seattle on Thursday or Friday morning, those folks are under a Winter Storm Warning for Thursday evening's snow event. They are expecting 3-6 inches of snow accumulations particularly south of SeaTac through southwest Washington.
Low temperatures Thursday night are expected to be in the 20's. A chance of snow remains in the forecast through Friday morning and afternoon with high temperatures staying in the low to mid 30's.

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch for areas including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, in effect for Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. From the National Weather service: heavy snow is possible with 3-8 inches of accumulation possible. A winter storm watch means severe winter conditions may affect our area, but location, timing and accumulations are still uncertain.

Forecast models are pretty much locked in on the idea that Friday evening through Saturday afternoon there will be a widespread snow event. Amounts are still varying; a lot of the forecast maps show between 12-20 inches of snowfall in the Shoreline area by Sunday morning. 
  • It is important to be aware that snowfall is not the same as snow accumulation on the ground. Accumulations will likely be less, but that still puts us in the range of 6-12 inches or more.
What does this mean for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park? At this time the best thing to do is be prepared for and anticipate winter weather this weekend. The forecasts will likely change as we get closer; there is a high level of uncertainty on accumulation amounts. Based on my experience I believe we will likely see close to 8-10 inches by Sunday morning. 

Longer Range: A slightly warmer storm off the Pacific ocean moves in Sunday afternoon for another round of snow to start. A transition over to rain is expected, but the timing of that is unknown right now. This Sunday storm could bring an additional accumulation before we thaw out. A warm up is expected Monday through Tuesday with rain at times, but then snow is expected back in the mix by Wednesday next week.

As always when arctic air is involved in our region the forecasts can change a lot from day to day. I am planning to just take this a couple of days at a time and provide updates here when we have changes.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Notes for Shoreline council meeting February 8, 2021

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
February 8, 2021

Notes by Pam Cross

Mayor Hall called the remote meeting to order at 7:00pm.

All Councilmembers were present.

Report of the City Manager, Debbie Tarry

Winter Weather

With snow in the weather forecast, the City wants all residents to know it is prepared.
 

Maps of snow plow routes and snow control plan are available at shorelinewa.gov/stormready

In the case of a serious winter weather event, the City will send emails to everyone on their subscriber list. You can sign up to receive weather and other emails at shorelinewa.gov/alerts

COVID-19

King County cases continue on a downward trend. We are also seeing a downward trend in Shoreline and appreciate everyone’s continued efforts.

Our region, consisting of King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, is in Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Plan.


Reminders:
  • Wear a face covering, especially indoors in public settings regardless of the distance between people.
  • Wash or sanitize your hands regularly.
  • Maintain six (6) feet of distance, indoors and outdoors.
  • Get tested at the first sign of illness.
  • It is safest to stay at home.
COVID-19 Vaccinations

Although there is information available on Shoreline’s website, people are encouraged to go to CovidVaccineWA.org for the most up-to date information on eligibility and locations providing vaccines.

Proposition 1

Proposition 1 for park improvements and park land acquisition will appear on the April 27 ballot. There will be factual community presentations conducted via Zoom. For more information about Proposition 1 and to get the Zoom link for the meeting go to shorelinewa.gov/prop1.

  • Thursday, February 11, 7 pm
  • Tuesday, February 16, 7 pm
  • Thursday, February 18, 7 pm
  • Wednesday, February 24, 7 pm

Transportation Master Plan Update

More info: shorelinewa.gov/tmp

Public Reminders

In honor of Presidents Day, there will be no Council meeting on Monday Feb 15. City facilities will be closed for business on that date.

The Planning Commission will hold a remote meeting on Thursday, Feb 18 at 7:00pm

Council Reports

Mayor Hall appointed Deputy Mayor Scully to serve as Shoreline’s representative on the Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum.

Public Comment

Jackie Kurle, Shoreline, advocated for ongoing monitoring and oversight at the Enhanced Shelter for the safety of the community and residents alike.

Christiano Steele, Shoreline, asked for City support of hazard pay for grocery workers

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

Approval of the Consent Calendar

Consent Calendar approved unanimously by roll call vote.

Action Item 8(a) Action on Appointment of Pro and Con Committee Members for City of Shoreline Proposition 1: Property Tax Bond Measure for Priority Park Improvements and Park Land Acquisition

Presentation by Eric Bratton, Communications Program Manager

On Jan 25, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 918, placing a general obligation bond measure for parks improvements and park land acquisitions on the April 27 special election ballot.

Staff started advertising for members to serve on both the Pro and Con Committees on Jan 12 to write statements for the Voters Pamphlet.

Up to three people can be appointed for each committee.

The City received applications from the following residents for the Pro Committee:
  • Dustin McIntyre
  • John Ramsdell
  • Julian Larson
  • Katie Schielke
The City did not receive any applications for the Con Committee.


DISCUSSION

All applicants were well qualified and that made it a very difficult decision.

Appointed to the Pro Committee by unanimous vote:

Katie Schielke, Dustin McIntyre, John Ramsdell

Julian Larson is encouraged to contact the Pro Committee to offer input to the committee.

Study Item 9(a) Update on King County Growth Target Setting

Rachael Markle, Director of Planning and Community Development, introduced:

Karen Wolf, FAICP, Senior Policy Analyst, and Rebeccah Maskin, Demographic Planner, who are lead staff to the King County Growth Management Planning Council.

The Growth Management Act (GMA), passed by the State Legislature in 1990, requires that counties and cities develop a collaborative set of framework policies to guide The Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC). GMPC is a formal body, currently consisting of elected officials from King County, Seattle, and Sound Cities Association (Shoreline is a member), and ex officio members representing Special Purpose Districts, School Districts and the Port of Seattle.

King County staff sought a staff lead from each city to participate in the target-setting process. Shoreline’s PCD Director, Rachael Markle, is representing Shoreline.

The Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) oversees the countywide planning policies (CPP) including setting Urban Growth Areas, growth targets, and policies for topics of a countywide nature that cross jurisdictional lines. The GMPC makes recommendations to the King County Council. After the Council approves an amendment, it goes out to the Cities for ratification.

The Countywide Planning Policies establish:
  • Guidance for the comprehensive plans
  • Urban growth area boundary
  • Growth targets for each jurisdiction
  • Criteria for defining urban centers and manufacturing/industrial centers
  • Policies for issues of a countywide nature
We are looking at updating countywide planning policies now to maintain consistency with VISION 2050 and the 2024 Comprehensive Plans. The comprehensive plans require new growth targets. We need to address legislative changes that have been made since 2012 (for example, changes made by the extension of Sound Transit). Also, there are issues of equity and recommendations from GMPC’s affordable housing committee.

As a part of the CPPs Update, King County jurisdictions will collaboratively create and adopt new 20-year growth targets for the 2024-2044 planning period.

King County staff have translated regional geography allocations into a range of housing units and jobs for each city and potential annexation area using several data based factors, including existing capacity from the Urban Growth Capacity Report, number of regional growth centers, number of transit station areas, and recent growth. These factors are applied for cities relative to one another within a regional geography category, to build a potential target range for each city.

For more information go to www.kingcounty.gov

DISCUSSION

Have the projections for jobs and housing been downsized due to the COVID pandemic?

Reply: These forecasts were created in 2018 (unfortunately at the time of a major recession). We haven’t been able to adjust them because we don’t know how long the COVID changes will last or to what extent some changes may be permanent. We’ll have take another look in 2022 to see. These are long term forecasts for 2044 so they do tend to even out over the long run.

Shoreline is rated high capacity transit (HCT) because of the light rail. Why now when we won’t have light rail until 2024? Was this taken into consideration?

Reply: each city can adjust their own numbers. Federal Way, for example, won’t get light rail until 2030+ so they’ve adjusted their numbers.

Remind us what the broad requirements are to become a King County Center? (Not a Regional Growth Center)

Reply: In the current countywide planning policies (CPP) we are adding a countywide center that will have growth from 18 to 45 people and jobs per acre, plus mixed use, transit, and a compact central location. We’re still working out these requirements.

It may make sense for Shoreline to work towards a countywide center. Job growth seems to favor moving towards a countywide approach. I’m comfortable with the target range of housing but a little more concerned that the jobs target is too high.

Why would we reduce a jobs target since we haven’t met it yet? What would be the problem if we stayed with a higher target? Let’s set an aggressive jobs target.

Reply: if you don’t meet it, in 2030 or whenever we look at this again, Shoreline could be forced to resolve the difference by adopting some planning practices in the next Comprehensive Plan. It’s kind of a monitoring thing. It’s not always what you achieved, but also what you planned. Again, these are long term targets that won’t occur consistently.

If we don’t get jobs it’s not that we don’t want it or because we’re not trying. Targets are basically a policy statement of where we want to go. In Shoreline and across the County, we do plan for the midrange of population growth, because some people think that the total amount of growth that is coming to the region is more than what they want to see for various reasons.

With the rezoning we’ve done in station areas, we are far ahead of the target for housing units set for us. What does that mean to us?

Reply: it’s a good idea to be above target. The need for additional housing has not come in all areas yet. Capacity is not time limited. It’s better to have more of it now.

What happens to regional growth centers that don’t meet the targets. We aren’t there yet but there was discussion about taking away funding for future projects for not meeting targets. Need to keep this in mind.

We’ve always talked about a 50 to 100 year buildout in the station areas. It will be after light rail opens before we get true multifamily. And that’s what has happened. We have the zoned capacity for housing and jobs. The question is: When does the market decide it wants to come here. Ground floor businesses might help jobs.

I’m happy with King County’s approach that says the vast majority of growth should go in our existing urban areas near high capacity transit. That’s good for the climate, good for saving our forests, farms, fish and wildlife habitat.

No action required. This is just for direction at this point.


The meeting was adjourned following the Executive Session.



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Shoreline Sports Foundation hygiene drive for North Helpline Saturday

SSF is running a hygiene drive to benefit North Helpline 

North Helpline has plenty of food at the moment and requested hygiene supplies.

Here's how folks can help:

Donate supplies at the event (Supplies listed below)

Event is Saturday February 13, 2021 from 10am - 2pm at SSF's Building 14550 Westminster Way. (Map)

Drop items off in front of the SSF building during the event, which is facilitated by our student leadership team


Make a designated donation to SSF for us to purchase supplies on your behalf.
Supplies needed:
  • Sanitary supplies (sanitary pads and tampons), 
  • Baby cupboard items, especially size 4,5, and 6 diapers, 
  • Wet wipes (bulk preferred), 
  • Hygiene supplies (travel and full-sized), Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Floss, Razor, Soap, 
  • Laundry detergent, 
  • Toilet paper
If you have any questions contact Karlie Stein, Executive Director karlie@shorelinesportsfoundation.org



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TeleCafé Wednesday with dietitian Christy Goff

Wednesday February 10, 2021
 Heart Health with Christy Goff


Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2021


“Be Smart for your Heart” 
Christy Goff, MS, RDN, CD 

Dietitian for Living Well Alliance Team at Pacific Med

A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. 
Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: February 10th, 2021, 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
  • Password: senior2021

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Shoreline Community College President announces 2022 retirement

Cheryl Roberts, ED.D. President
Shoreline Community College
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D. announced her 2022 retirement in an email to staff

After 41 rewarding years in higher education, 25 in community colleges, I am announcing my decision to retire. 

It is difficult to personalize an email, but I want to say how privileged I have felt to serve the students, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and administrators at Shoreline Community College. 

The decision to retire was difficult with so many exciting projects ahead of us. However, given the need to begin refreshing our strategic plan, it seemed appropriate to be open and transparent that I will be retiring on June 30, 2022. 

This will allow the new president the opportunity to begin work as I did — engaging the campus and larger community in this important and focused work.

We have much ahead of us with reopening the College, completing the capital campaign, continuing work on the major capital projects, implementing ctcLink, and all the student success initiatives supporting Guided Pathways. 

As always, I’m committed to moving these transformative efforts, forward.

Serving as a college president for over thirteen years has been the most enriching and inspiring experience of my career. It has allowed me to interact with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders and learn how our community colleges make a difference to each individual we serve.

I have seen how community college partners work together to improve lives, improve livelihoods, and give hope to those who may not have experienced it previously. 

The past six years as President of Shoreline has been an incredible and rewarding experience and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity.
 
I look forward to the work ahead of us!

With deep gratitude,

Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Valentine’s Day is coming


Valentine's Day is Sunday February 14; Presidents Day is Monday February 15, Tuesday the 16th is Vasant Panchami and the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting.



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Crest Theatre opens Friday with all new movies


Landmark's Crest Cinema Center will reopen this Friday, February 12, 2021 with all new movies! 

Schedule of Films and Showtimes: https://fal.cn/3diis

All enhanced safety protocols will remain in place including social distancing and increased cleaning and disinfecting procedures to ensure a safe environment for all staff, patrons and visitors. 

And of course face masks will be required at all times. 

Stay safe and healthy and we'll see you soon!



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Case updates February 8, 2021

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Case updates February 8, 2021


United States
  • cases 26,939,515 - 86,706 new cases in one day
  • deaths 463,659 -  1,622 new deaths in one day 

Washington state - not updated
  • cases 324,025 - 811 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,530 - 50 since last report
  • deaths 4,558 - 107 since last report

King county
  • cases 78,981 - 118 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,919 - 10 in one day
  • deaths 1,300 - 1 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,639 - 25 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,173 -  0 in one day
  • deaths 344 - 3 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,966 - 2 in one day
  • hospitalizations 175 -  0 in one day
  • deaths 86 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 262 - 1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 1 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day


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Take the Finally 21 Challenge from Third Place Commons


The Third Place Commons Finally 21 Online Party and Fundraiser is just under a month away, and to warm up for the party, it’s time to “Take the Challenge!”

Yes, Third Place Commons is celebrating its 21st birthday this year and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is turning Sweet 16. And what better time to have a party? Especially one that will raise vital funds to support the Commons and the market while keeping things fun, fresh, and fast!

Each week from now until the big party on Saturday, March 6th, Third Place Commons will send you on a search for something fun to get you in the party spirit. From the Commons to the LFP Farmers Market to your own personal walk down memory lane, this scavenger hunt will prepare you well for the festivities to come.


Challenge #1: THE MEMORY CHALLENGE


Find something that evokes a fond memory of Third Place Commons. Perhaps it's your LFP Farmers Market shirt (don't have one? Order it here), a picture from a performance, or a selfie of you at the Commons. 

Maybe it’s something from the kids’ costumes while trick-or-treating at the Commons, a game you played with friends, or an artwork you made while hanging out? Whatever it is, you’ll have an opportunity to share during the party!

Tickets come in two options. Standard Party Passes are $25 per person, or you can grab a Party Hearty Pass for $50 per person and get your choice of a Commons or farmers market t-shirt (two color choices for each) along with your party access. (Most options come in sizes XS to 4XL.)

Plus, if you order your Party Hearty Passes by this Friday, February 12th, you’ll get your shirts in time to show them off at the big event! So get your party passes here. (Visit the event page to see the shirt option details.)

Third Place Commons, a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been building real community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years. In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons now also fosters real community in digital space with TPC At Home programs. To learn more, or to make a gift to support the Commons and the market, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org



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Councilmembers condemn preferential vaccine offerings by some area hospitals, request state prohibit such practices in legislation

In the wake of reports that three King County hospitals had offered special access to COVID-19 vaccines to donors and board members, the King County Council passed legislation Tuesday condemning the activity and requesting state lawmakers to prohibit such practices in the future.

Sponsored by Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rod Dembowski, Dave Upthegrove, and Girmay Zahilay, the motion calls out local hospitals for offering special access to high-profile donors, volunteers and board members, and points to the existing inequities exacerbated by such practices.

“I was appalled to learn that some hospitals in our region were offering preferential treatment to donors, board members, families, friends and connected community members when it came to administering vaccines,” Kohl-Welles said. 

“I am pleased that the Council approved my motion, 2021-0086 that calls on Governor Inslee and the State Legislature to take steps to prohibit medical systems from distributing vaccines inequitably and giving preferential access to donors or board members or anyone who is not officially eligible.”

The motion speaks to such practices as not only unethical, but in complete contrast to the common medical oath to do no harm.

In response, the councilmembers asked that Gov. Jay Inslee issue an executive order on the matter and that the state Legislature take action to prevent inequitable access to vaccines.



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How long does it take to be protected after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?


After receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, your efforts to protect yourself and others aren't done just yet. 

Your body needs time to build up immunity after vaccination, so continue practicing all COVID-19 prevention measures until everyone is safe.



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Shorenorth Co-op Preschool Spring Carnival and Silent Auction online Mar 18-20


Shorenorth Co-op Preschool Presents: Spring Carnival and Silent Auction (online)!

ONLINE Auction: Starts March 18th, 9am and Ends March 20th, 2pm

Winning Item Pick-up and Socially Distant Games 
Saturday March 20th from 4-6pm

19931 Forest Park Dr NE, Shoreline
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Explore the Wine Regions of France in online class

If you love Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhone, then this is the class for you! 


Join facilitator Reggie Daigneault in "Understanding French Wines and Their Labels," an online class offered through Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College. 

You’ll explore the historical wine regions that have been the foundation for many new world wine regions and discuss grape varieties, characteristics, and the stylistic nuances that define these wines. 

Famous producers and appellations will also be noted along the way. 

Give the gift of wine education for Valentine’s Day or enjoy this 3-hour online class solo and treat yourself!

Fee: $35
Dates: Friday, 2/19/2021
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to view the full details for this course and register today! Please contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for more information.



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Rain on flowers

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Photo by Jan Hansen

There was a rainbow in the sky and raindrops on the flowers; 
it was a Shoreline kind of day.
--Jan Hansen



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Apply for Scholarships for future educators from Alpha Delta Kappa

Photo by Joyful on Unsplash
Seniors at Shorecrest, Shorewood, and Edmonds-Woodway High Schools who are planning a career in the field of Education are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 scholarship offered by Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.

ADK is an international fraternity of women educators who support education, families, and world understanding.
 
Alpha Delta Chapter, established in Shoreline in 1963, contributes to international and national projects as well as local schools, charities, and programs that facilitate education.

We have given to school supply drives, The Works clothing room, Hopelink Food Bank, PTA and YMCA programs, and much more. Our local focus is on the Shoreline School District and schools where we have, or have had, members.
     
The Alpha Delta Scholarship, open to graduating seniors, may be accessed through each school’s Scholarship Listing.

The application is due March 11, 2021.

Selection will be based on scholarship, service, and intent to become an educator. Questions may be sent to the Scholarship Committee at alphadeltaadk@gmail.com


  

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Case updates February 7, 2021

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Case updates February 7, 2021


United States
  • cases 26,852,809 - 91,762 new cases in one day
  • deaths 462,037 -  1,455 new deaths in one day 

Washington state - not updated
  • cases 323,214 - 3,068 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,480 - 197 since last report
  • deaths 4,451 - 2 since last report

King county
  • cases 78,863 - 177 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,909 - 7 in one day
  • deaths 1,299 - 0 in one day - not updated

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,614 - 30 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,173 -  5 in one day
  • deaths 341 -  -1 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,964 -  -1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 175 -  1 in one day
  • deaths 86 - 1 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 261 - 3 in one day
  • hospitalizations 16 -   -1 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day


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North Seattle French School in-person open house Saturday Feb 13


North Seattle French School Open House Saturday

Visit our classrooms, meet with members of our community and discover our curriculum on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Because of the pandemic, we require interested families to RSVP for a 20 minute time slot and to respect safety protocols. Please RSVP here.

We are a French Immersion and bilingual preschool and K-5 elementary school located in Shoreline, within the Shoreline Center and we are open to all.

Our curriculum is based on the internationally recognized program created by the French Ministry of Education, while also incorporating the best of U.S. teaching styles. We emphasize project-based learning, creative thinking, problem solving, and social-emotional learning.

No French knowledge is necessary for students entering preschool or kindergarten.

We are looking forward to meeting you on Saturday!

Contact: Aurelie Declerck admissions@northseattlefrenchschool.com



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LFP Council meetings Thursday

LFP City Hall is currently closed. Council meetings are held virtually.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


At the LFP City Council work session meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6-7pm city planning staff will present the final draft of the zoning code changes for development of Town Center to the council for review.

Links to virtually attend and make comments are here

Agenda and documents here

At the beginning of the regular council session on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7pm, council will hear a presentation on the RADAR program used in Shoreline and other north King county cities. The program pairs a social worker with police to identify and work with people who are mentally ill, or drug addicted and are subject to police responses.

The remainder of the meeting:

Proposed Amendments to the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code (LFPMC) and Design Guidelines Pertaining to the Town Center Zone (Ord. 1217) and Related Regulations in the LFPMC for Development Agreements (Ord. 1218), Off-street Parking (Ord.1219), Screening and Landscaping (Ord. 1220), and Multifamily Tax Exemption (Ord.1221)

Agenda and documents here



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Winter flowers: Golden crocus

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The flowers have been so lovely this winter, like this bright golden cluster of crocus springing up from the weeds. 



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United Way of King County to offer free tax preparation online to help struggling individuals and families keep more of what they earn

United Way of King County will offer virtual Free Tax Preparation services to low- and moderate-income, working families with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers starting on Friday, February 12.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic social distancing guidelines, in-person tax preparation assistance will not be available this year.

Sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will provide services in 20 languages with the help of more than 300 volunteers using the online platform GetYourRefund.org

The trained volunteers will help filers claim all the credits for which they are eligible, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is widely considered a powerful tool to help people get out of poverty.

According to the IRS, 20 percent of taxpayers fail to claim the EITC because they might not understand eligibility requirements.

Walter Washington, financial stability program manager at United Way of King County, said COVID-19 has made the need for taxpayers to claim those credits critical.

“The pandemic has put a financial strain on families. People are struggling to buy food and pay their rent,” Washington said. “There are a lot of tax credits for which lower-income people qualify, and we want to make sure they claim those credits and get their refunds as soon as possible.”

During the 2020 tax-filing season, United Way shifted from in-person to all-virtual services because of the pandemic and helped 11,000 clients secure $19 million in tax refunds. In Washington state, more than 400,000 eligible families received a total of $867 million in EITC — an average of $2,143 per filer.

To support economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington said the U.S. Congress passed a new “lookback rule,” which means if a tax filer earned less in 2020, they can use either the 2019 or 2020 income on their taxes — whichever one gets them the most money back.

This year, United Way will have additional help for the program.

“We are proud to be partnering with AmeriCorps, VISTA’s and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members to help provide tax filing services this year,” Washington said.

United Way’s tax prep services will be offered until April 18th.

The Free Tax Prep Program is sponsored by the City of Seattle, Foster School of Business, Bank On Washington and the Financial Empowerment Network.



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