Rotary Sharing Tree needs donations to provide gifts for local children in need - can you help?

Monday, December 6, 2021

 

In spite of COVID-19, the Lake Forest Park Rotary will continue its tradition of providing gifts to local children in need.

In the past, they have asked for toys, clothing, and gifts. Because of the pandemic, they will not be able to do that this year. 

Instead they ask for your contributions of money and gift cards which will go to the Center for Human Services, the North Helpline, and Homeless Youth Gift Baskets.

You can drop off cash, checks made out to Lake Forest Park Rotary Foundation and/or gift cards to the secure drop box in the lower lobby of LFP Town Center mall, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Or you can use your phone to scan the QR code in the flyer. It will take you the the Rotary webpage, which has an online donation link.

This donation drive ends December 20, 2021.



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Book review by Aarene Storms: Gender Queer

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

In 5th grade, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, had the feeling that everybody else had access to information that e lacked — not an uncommon feeling for 5th graders. 

This feeling persisted through high school and college, and always seemed to center around gender identity. Maia doesn’t identify as female, but e doesn’t feel like a guy, either. What is e?

The answers are explored in this gentle graphic novel-format memoir. Maia does a lot of identity exploration and discovers a lot of identities that don't feel quite right. 

Readers will intuit that the search is ongoing, and that there may be more discoveries in the future. No matter what, Maia is a sympathetic protagonist who patiently explains the confusion and frustration of living a non-binary life amidst people who mean well but often guess wrong when trying to understand. 

There is a lot of controversy over this book right now, including attacks by politicians, school boards, and parents upset about certain sexual situations and images. Significantly, many of these would-be censors say that they have not read the entire book, and are reacting only to a few select pages and images.

Maia’s story is 239 pages long, and taking a few pages out of context destroys the entire purpose of the book: to tell about eir entire journey.  

Don’t take somebody’s word for it (not even mine!): read the entire book for yourself. Many libraries carry electronic copies of Gender Queer through an e-comic service called “hoopla” which offers unlimited checkouts of items with no waiting.   

I highly recommend this book for readers ages 14 and up, especially those who question their own place in the rainbow and those who love someone they don’t entirely understand.  

Sexual situations, a few cuss words, bullying, engaging art work, thought-provoking story. Extra stars to the author and illustrator for citing scientific and literary sources within the work.

Aarene Storms is a librarian who reads and reviews books for all ages. She can be reached at aarenex@haikufarm.net 



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UW Medicine Virology Lab is on close watch for omicron

Pavitra Roychoudhury UW Med
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine’s Virology Laboratory think the omicron variant of COVID-19 will inevitably be detected in larger amounts locally. 
“It's at a pretty low frequency right now, given that we haven't picked up many samples from the last couple of weeks," says Pavitra Roychoudhury, instructor and research associate of Laboratory Medicine at UW Medicine. 

"I think it's a matter of time, given how connected the world is and given how much travel has been occurring over the last few weeks and months.”

Roychoudhury heads genomic sequencing, the process of determining the approximately 30,000-letter pattern of the virus’ genome in a positive COVID-19 test sample. 

This process detected the local presence of the Delta and other variants. UW Medicine’s Virology Lab has the capacity to sequence 2,000 test samples per week. The lab can also screen for a particular mutation found in the Omicron variant, and increase efforts to spot it. 

Monitoring the rate of omicron-positive samples over the coming weeks and months will be important to help researchers determine just how transmissible the variant is, Rouchoudry says. 

“Our ability to sequence a large number of samples every week has certainly bolstered the confidence that we will continue to find this variant. We’re in a much better place in terms of just our ability to find these variants in our lab. And, I think this is similarly true for labs across the country and across the world. 
Having said that, there’s also a lot of disparity in both genomic surveillance as well as vaccination across the globe.”

Roychoudhury notes that, even at a world-class research medical center, we remain a bit behind the virus’ spread. When a person receives the PCR test result, it is just indicating whether or not the COVID virus is present. In order to determine which variant is present, the best method is by sequencing the viral genome and that multi-step process takes time. 

The process of comparing a sample viral genome to others and concluding whether or not it is the omicron variant and what mutations are in that genome can take three or more days and is highly-batched process. That leads to the time lag in most labs.

It should be remembered that even though we are hearing about the new omicron variant, 99.9% of all sequences remain delta. 
Delta is the formidable virus and we need to remember that. 

While there may be some panic about potential new variants in the future, the one that is currently widely spread in the general population is what needs to be dealt with. And right now, that is delta.

Roychoudhury explained that the key to preventing highly transmissible and potentially lethal variants from emerging in the future is by continuing the practices that have been successful during the course of the pandemic. Masking and social distancing will continue to be the best line of defense.



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Social Services Champions: Shorecrest Interact Club

The Shorecrest Interact Club celebrates their NUHSA award

On December 1, 2021, NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) held its annual Human Services awards, recognizing organizations and individuals doing outstanding work in our community.

Youth Human Services Leadership Award went to the Shorecrest High School Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.

Throughout the pandemic, president Lacy George and her team of 60+ students at Shorecrest High School created weekly COVID-safe service projects. 

These inspiring young people led food drives, cleaned up parks, wrote letters to the elderly, connected with veterans, got out the vote, made masks, and even made felt blankets that were then donated to the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter and Mary’s Place.

They volunteer with partner organizations, like Hopelink and North Helpline, and volunteer hours with activities like Special Olympics. Every week it is a new and and impactful activity to support and build our community!

Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park is a sponsor of the club. Have questions or service opportunities? Check here.

Lacy said, “We hope that these projects can help strengthen our sense of community both within the club and beyond. It was really hard to feel connected to others during the pandemic, so doing little things for the people around us was a really nice way to stay involved.”
The future is bright with these young leaders!



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Shoreline Harvest Market December 18 at Shoreline Place

Sunday, December 5, 2021


SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 18th!

After a successful event with ShoreLake Arts at City Hall, the Shoreline Farmers Market will be back at Shoreline Place on Westminster Way for their Harvest Market on Saturday, December 18, 2021, 10am to 2pm.

Join us in a few weeks on December 18th for a winter market day. We'll have two sets of live music from local musicians, a coffee truck, and delicious hot prepared food for lunch. 

Plan to fill your pantry and stock up on fall produce: squash, onions, garlic, beets, turnips, and more!

Start your shopping list and check out our awesome vendors:

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Photo: Bright spots in the gray

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

Looking more like a painting than a photograph, these two birds perch confidently on tiny branches.



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Sno-King School Retirees donate to Shoreline PTA Council clothing room THE WORKS

SKSR Board member Jim Siscel presents the check to The WORKS Chair Jill Steinberg

Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR), representing active and retired teachers in Shoreline School District, Edmonds, and Northshore School Districts, donated $500 to The WORKS clothing room sponsored by the Shoreline PTA Council.  

The WORKS clothing room provides high quality, clean, gently used children's and teen clothing to Shoreline School District families. The donation will allow the purchase of needed clothing items.



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Call for entries for 2022 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival


2022 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival Call for Entries!
Deadline: January 3, 2022

It's that time again! The Shoreline Short Short Film Festival is seeking Washington made short films for our 6th season. All genres are accepted and must be between 3-13 minutes in length. Films can be submitted via FilmFreeway.

Learn more and submit your film here: https://filmfreeway.com/ShorelineShortShortFilmFestival

$10 for student submissions and $15 for all other films. Filmmakers may only submit one film. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2020.

The event is planned for March 5 at the Shoreline Community College Theater with a matinee and evening showtimes.

Cash prizes and a Golden Sasquatch will be given to the Best Picture Award and the People's Choice Award.

More event info available here: https://www.shorelakearts.org/short-short-film-fest

Questions? Email Kevin at publicity@shorelakearts.org

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: In disguise ?

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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The LFP Demonstration Garden is decorated and ready for visitors

Photo by Linda Holman

On Saturday, December 4, 2021 Rotarians, Master Gardeners and Interact members gathered at Animal Acres park to decorate the Demonstration garden.

We would like to invite the community to visit the garden and enjoy the display. 




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Shop with a cop 2021 in Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park police officers have their Santa Hats on stand-by for the 7th Annual Holiday Hero’s “Shop with a Cop 2021”! 

This Christmas tradition comes alive on December 21, 2021. Through the generosity of LFP Rotary, Albertsons and the many volunteers, LFPPD is able to host 10 families from LFP and Shoreline Elementaries. 

With Christmas waves of magic, sugar and laughter, we look forward to continuous building of positive relationships during this joyous season. It is really hard to say who is more excited ... the children or the officers!
 
"The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays." – W.C. Jones


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Register for the Winter Porch Light Parade


Visit https://bit.ly/winterporchlightparade to find light displays or to register your display and help our community shine a little brighter.

Displays registered before December 13, 2021 are eligible to win prizes, but you can add your display to the map until December 19. 

Whether your display is large or small, silly or serious, or something in-between, let your neighbors know where they can find some holiday cheer! #shinebrightshoreline

The parade is a joint project of the cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Bothell.



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Walk-in vaccines at ICHS on Wednesday and Fridays

ICHS Shoreline
Photo courtesy ICHS
ICHS continues to administer walk-in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children (5-11) and adults (12+) at their Shoreline clinic pharmacy on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Due to high volumes, please be prepared to wait in line as our dedicated pharmacy staff complete prescriptions and administer vaccines.

You do not have to be an ICHS patient to receive a vaccine with us. Visit for details! #ThisIsOurShot #VaccinateWA #SleeveUp

16549 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Click this link to see a copy of the pharmacy's consent form.



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Case updates December 3, 2021: Three Omicron cases in Washington state

Saturday, December 4, 2021

The Delta variant is the immediate threat but the
omicron variant is now present in the state
Public health officials have confirmed three cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in Washington state. 

Gov. Inslee says that "It remains as important as ever to get vaccinated, get boosted, and wear a mask. 
"We cannot yield an inch to this virus and have the power to keep our communities safe."

COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States

  • Total cases 48,918,251 - 149,222 new     
  • Total deaths 784,893 - 1,492 new   


Information from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) about omicron:

DOH and the UW Virology Lab have confirmed three cases of omicron variant, one each in Thurston, Pierce, and King Counties — two men, one woman, ages 20 to 39.
 
The best protection from Omicron and other variants comes from getting vaccinated and getting boosters as soon as possible. This is especially important for children and adults with chronic conditions that place them at higher risk for severe disease from COVID-19.

And continue practicing preventive measures that work to slow the spread of COVID:
  • Wearing masks indoors
  • Avoiding crowds and large gatherings
  • Testing when you have symptoms & staying home when you’re sick
  • Using WA Notify
Confirmation came in midday Saturday, and patients are still being informed. Details about their conditions are unknown to DOH. Samples were collected between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1, 2021 and confirmed at an in-state lab.

This is early in the investigation, DOH does not believe the cases are related, but the travel history of the patients is unknown.

Little is known clinically about the omicron variant at this time. Researchers are working to learn more about it, but it was found here quickly thanks to increased surveillance efforts; lab specialists have been looking for omicron through PCR testing and genomic sequencing. The state also increased its lab capacity to detect genetic markers associated with new and existing variants.

Sequencing has been prioritized for anyone with travel history or close contact with a confirmed case. Case investigation and contact tracing among those at higher risk for contracting and spreading omicron has been prioritized. Travelers who have been to a country or state with omicron, or anyone identified as a close contact receive that prioritization.

“We knew that it was a matter of time before omicron was sequenced in our state and so we were anticipating this very news,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “We strongly urge people to get vaccinated and get their boosters as soon as possible to maximize their level of protection from any variant.”

The best protection from this variant and others comes from getting vaccinated and getting boosters as soon as possible. This is especially important for children and adults with chronic conditions that place them at higher risk for severe disease from COVID-19.

“Even with a highly mutated virus like omicron, we are not going back to square one of the pandemic,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health – Seattle and King County. 
“Omicron may pose new challenges that we will need to respond to, but compared to the early days of the pandemic, we know much more about COVID-19, and we’re better prepared for it. We know layered protections work together to maximally reduce risk, and that will continue to be the case for delta and for omicron if that becomes a dominant strain circulating in our community.”

“If there is room for improvement in how we are using our current tools and strategies, this is a good time to make those improvements, especially vaccination and booster doses when eligible, good-quality masks indoors, improving indoor air quality and avoiding crowded indoor spaces along with other COVID-19 prevention measures,” said Duchin.

“We suspected that the omicron variant was circulating in our region, and now our laboratory has confirmed the first three cases in Washington state by viral genome sequencing in the last 24 hours. 

"Throughout the pandemic, it's been a huge team effort by the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory, requiring development and implementation of several diagnostic and sequencing assays to detect and confirm the variety of COVID-19 variants that have surfaced in Washington state,” said Dr. Geoffrey Baird, chair of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at UW School of Medicine. 

To date, the laboratory has tested approximately 3.8 million COVID-19 samples.  



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Reforesting Grace Cole Nature Park

Volunteers and restoration stewards at Grace Cole Nature Park

On Saturday November 20, 2021 a work party of ten restoration stewards and eight volunteers increased the biodiversity in Grace Cole Park. They planted 128 conifers and shrubs including: Sword Ferns, Salal, Western Red Cedar and Western White Pine trees. 

Joy Wood of RAD teaches volunteers how to plant spruce trees

Planting trees was the tip of the iceberg in the restoration process. Six months of prep work went into this effort. There was site planning and evaluation to determine what areas to work on. 

Next, several months of removal and composting of noxious weeds such as ivy, holly and blackberry. Plants were selected and placed at five restoration sites in the park. These areas will be monitored to control weeds and ensure the health of the new trees and shrubs.  The cycle of restoration will repeat in other areas of the park. 

Volunteers and stewards at Grace Cole Nature Park

For the restoration stewards, this planting marked the halfway point in a year-long training program that started in June 2021. The program has two major goals. First, stewards work together to reach site-specific ecological decisions within Grace Cole Park. In addition, work with the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation and the City of Lake Forest Park to equitably  recruit, retain, and work with a diversity of community volunteers.

A restoration steward demonstrates how to plant to ensure survival

The restoration stewardship training program is a partnership with the King Conservation District (KCD), the City of Lake Forest Park, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation (LFPSF), and Restoration Analytics and Design LLC (RAD), Cory Roche from City of Lake Forest Park along with Jean Robbins, Jim Mead, and John Brew from LFPSF to support the training program. 

Thirteen people are participating in the restoration stewardship program. They spend one Thursday each month learning about invasive plants, native plant selection, leading effective work parties and the details of soils. 

First you have to remove the invasive species

Joy Wood (RAD) and Mike Lasecki (KCD) are the lead facilitators. Joy and Mike have tapped other restoration subject matter experts to teach in their area of expertise. For example, Britt Le of EarthCorps taught the stewards how to lead and manage large volunteer events, tool safety, and planting techniques. 

The  following Saturday, the tools meet the dirt as lessons are applied within Grace Cole park along with a group of community volunteers. Stewards and volunteers work with enthusiasm and great spirit; rain or shine. All share the goal of increasing the biodiversity and restoring the natural beauty of Grace Cole Park. 

All volunteers are trained and mentored by restoration specialists

If this sounds like fun, please come join a work party at Grace Cole Park from 9 to noon on the third Saturday of each month. Please contact the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation at info@lfpsf.org for more info on work parties at Grace Cole. Residence in  Lake Forest Park is not a requirement to join the fun. 

Grace Cole Nature Park is located in Lake Forest Park.

--John Brew and Jean Robbins


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Attorney General’s task force recommends reforms to improve state’s response to sexual assault

OLYMPIA — The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Advisory Group convened by Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office released a report recommending reforms that will improve the state’s response to sexual assault. 

The recommendations include:
  • Addressing the shortage of sexual assault trauma nurses to ensure sufficient and appropriate care for survivors;
  • Increasing victim-centered, trauma-informed training for prosecutors to improve interactions with survivors of sexual assault who are asked to testify; and
  • Establishing consistent statewide process for collecting DNA from offenders who will not serve a term of confinement. Earlier this year the Attorney General’s Office identified hundreds of registered sex offenders from whom a DNA sample was never collected.

Additionally, the report highlights the progress made by Attorney General Ferguson’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) and legislative appropriations aimed at clearing the state’s rape kit backlog. The report details several examples of cold cases solved as a result of testing the kits that, until the initiative, languished in the evidence rooms in local law enforcement agencies.

The report is available here.

More information here, including stories of rapists who were convicted as a result.



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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire Commissioners' board meeting rescheduled


NOTICE OF MEETING RESCHEDULED

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the regular meeting from January 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to January 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm. due to schedule conflicts.

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
December 3, 2021



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Take your donations for the Hopelink food drive to the Richmond Beach Library by December 15

The Richmond Beach Library is helping Hopelink with its food drive by serving as a collection point for donated foods.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177. 206-546-3522.

Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1p-8p, and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10a-5p.

Donations can also be taken to Shoreline Hopelink, located behind Ronald Methodist Church 17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

This food drive ends on December 15, 2021. Hopelink is planning to reopen its grocery store type food bank in 2022.




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Case updates December 2, 2021

Delta variant
Booster shots encouraged for all who are 18 and over. Contact your local pharmacy or clinic or check their website for scheduling. UW Med locations are taking names for a call-back. 
Call 844-520-8700 for all their clinics and vaccine locations. 

The omicron variant is now present in the U.S. Scientists are evaluating how much of a threat it poses and still urging people to be fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States

  • Total cases 48,767,329 - 138,489 new     
  • Total deaths 783,215 - 1,235 new   


Washington state - a data improvement effort resolved a small number of duplicate hospitalizations
  • Total confirmed cases 686,549  - 1,619 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 43,188  -  -29 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.8%
  • Total deaths 9,413  - 33 new  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

December 1, 2021: There is currently an issue with the WA Department of Health data system, resulting in a large number of duplicate records. Public Health Seattle King County has manually removed 1,600 duplicate case records from today’s counts of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. There may be additional duplicates reflected in today’s COVID Daily Summary Dashboard.

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 164,167 -  353 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,828 -   7 new    
  • Total deaths 2,100 -  4 new   2100
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 40,579  -  94 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,868  -   -2 new    
  • Total deaths 517  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,591 - 9 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 248 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 112 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 555 - 4 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL


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Chabad of Shoreline to hold a public Chanukah lighting at City Hall Sunday


Chabad of Shoreline will hold their annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at City Hall in Shoreline on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 5:30pm.

The event will include a 9-foot tall menorah, remarks from city officials, delicious Chanukah treats, live music, and a Grand Chanukah “Gelt Drop”!

The event is sponsored by Chabad of Shoreline and is free and open to the public.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline fitness instructors, surface water engineer, grant accountant

The City of Shoreline has published three new job openings.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity. 

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.


City of Shoreline
Extra Help Instructor - Fitness


CLOSING DATE: 01/01/2022 11:59 PM

We are seeking two (2) Fitness Instructors. This is a non-benefited, average 10 hour a week position.

Hours stated below are ‘typical or anticipated’ and are flexible based upon incumbent availability. Incumbents will not work all listed hours.
  • Monday - Friday mornings: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2-3 mornings per week)
  • Tuesday - Thursday evenings: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (2 to 3 evenings per week)
DEFINITION

The City of Shoreline’s Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Department is hiring two (2) fitness instructors to teach various types of group and/or individual exercise classes and activities. Fitness instructors will lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and stretching. Instructor will work with people of all ages and skill levels.
Job announcement and application

City of Shoreline
Engineer II – Surface Water


CLOSING DATE: 12/19/21 11:59 PM
NOTE: Pay rate for this position includes the COLA adjustment effective January 1, 2022.

The City of Shoreline takes a holistic approach to surface water management and is a regional leader in the field. In commitment to excellence in surface water management, Shoreline became the first Salmon Safe-certified city in Washington State in 2019. The City’s Surface Water Utility staff are engaged in multiple innovative and forward-looking programs, including addressing climate change vulnerabilities, and evaluating opportunities to increase the equitability of Utility services.

The Surface Water Utility is a small close-knit team within Shoreline’s Public Works Department. Each Surface Water team member possesses a unique skill set, leading and managing a specific portfolio of programs and projects, while also supporting and being supported by the other Utility and City staff.

The Surface Water Engineer II position is the Utility’s expert resource for engineering knowledge related to stormwater system design, standards, operations and maintenance, and related regulations. The position’s primary activities include stormwater system planning, design review feedback for capital and development projects, managing the Utility’s capital program and infrastructure repair and replacement programs, managing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, assessment of drainage problems, managing an on-call engineering contract, and overseeing the City’s stormwater design standards and related regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who self-manages and takes ownership of their work. Creative problem solving and a drive to improve are welcome in our team. Training and professional growth opportunities are provided and encouraged.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week, however during the 6-month probationary period your supervisor may establish an alternate schedule of work performed at City Hall. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application. Please complete the Supplemental Questions in lieu of the cover letter. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION
To provide responsible professional and technical engineering, analysis, and project management in support of the City's Surface Water Utility including managing projects, preparing feasibility studies and technical reports, managing consultant contracts, developing and meeting project/program budgets, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, departments, outside agencies and citizens, and preparing and/or reviewing design of projects in support of development and/or capital projects.
Job description and application

City of Shoreline
Grant Accountant (30 hour)


CLOSING DATE: 12/26/21 11:59 PM
NOTE: Pay rate for this position includes the COLA adjustment effective January 1, 2022.

The City of Shoreline is recruiting for a 30-hour per week Grants Accountant to work with the Financial Operations Division of the Administrative Services Department. The Grants Accountant works closely with our operating Departments to ensure compliance of the City’s local, state, and federal awards. The Grants Accountant will assist in the year-end audit process by preparing and reviewing audit schedules and account analysis; provides documentation and support for periodic state and federal grant-related audits; prepares schedules and supporting documents for financial management oversight reviews and compliance reviews; responds to auditor questions, demonstrating compliance with governing guidelines and regulations. The position will also provide payroll assistance and serve as back-up for other Financial Operations functions.

The City has a strong financial position with a general fund balance that exceeds our policy requirements and a fully funded “Rainy Day Reserve”. The City has received only one finding on its financial statements in its 25-year history. We recently completed a major upgrade to its financial system, Central Square Finance Enterprise. The successful candidate must be committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to implement enhanced features available in the software and evaluating processes for efficiencies, internal controls and social justice and equity.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week, however during the 6-month probationary period it is expected that all work will be performed at City Hall. The schedule for this part time position will be mutually agreed upon but will have some mandatory days each month. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application Please complete the Supplemental Questions in lieu of the cover letter. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION
To assist in the oversight, protection and compliance of the City's financial resources; maintain and control accounting records, analyze accounts and prepare financial statements; audit financial records; assure City is in compliance with GAAP, BARS, State laws and regulations, and department policies. This position receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Job description and application



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Winterfest Maker's Market Sunday has the perfect gifts for the holiday season

Friday, December 3, 2021


Over 20 vendors (kids, small businesses, school organizations, etc.) will be selling perfect gifts for the holiday season at the Winterfest Maker's Market Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 11am - 4pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club.  

The event is sponsored by Lake Forest Park Elementary PTA and features vendors from the community.

The Civic Club address is 17301 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. It is located at the end of Ballinger Way, on Lake Washington.



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Third Place Commons Music moves to Friday and Saturday nights in December


Weekend Music at Third Place Commons is officially moving back to evenings in December. Head to the Commons every Friday and Saturday night from 7-9pm through Saturday, December 18, 2021 for the best in local live music.

Here’s the line-up:
  • Friday, December 3rd – Honky Tonk Sweethearts
  • Saturday, December 4th – 85th Street Big Band
  • Friday, December 10th – Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers
  • Saturday, December 11th – Seattle Solid Gold Classic Hits Band
  • Friday, December 17th – Ranger and the Re-Arrangers
  • Saturday, December 18th – North Seattle Jazz Orchestra
After that, Weekend Music will take a couple weeks off for the holidays, but will return in 2022!

Per state and county mandates, masks remain required inside the Commons at all times when attending performances (except when actively eating or drinking) and vaccination verification will be required to sit in the enclosed seating area near the stage.

Unfortunately, dancing – a high contact, high exertion, and close proximity activity – is still not something that can be safely managed in the Commons space. Therefore, dancing is not permitted at this time in the interest of public health and for the protection of Commons staff and performers.

But great music is still great music, and this line-up can’t be beat! So mark your calendar and make a plan to join the fun every weekend through December 18th!

Check the Third Place Commons online calendar for more info on the December bands, as well as other upcoming events including the LFP Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair on Sunday, December 19th!

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. 


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Jobs: Cook (full or part time) at the Drumlin

Cook (part or full time) wanted at the Drumlin

We are hiring for a part or full time cook to join our full time kitchen manager and our part time cook/baker at the Drumlin in Shoreline.

We are an all ages music venue with 32 beer and cider taps and a dozen wines. Our small kitchen creates a growing menu of snacks, entrees, desserts, and Sunday brunch items, and we’ve been experimenting with limited seatings for prix fixe meals. We use products from local bakeries and create many items from scratch.

The kitchen is new, clean and organized, with large windows to the backyard. Our staff is very friendly, fun, and experienced, and the local owners are supportive and engaged.

The cook does the following:
  • prep: making batches from house recipes (slicing, chopping, pressure cooking, parboiling)
  • assembly: heating and plating to order for Drumlin and Ridgecrest Public House next door
  • support: dishwashing, cleaning, organizing, food safety

We are looking for solid experience with and strong interest in cooking and food presentation, but not necessarily commercial kitchen experience. 

We strongly prefer the professional experience and a personal ability to prioritize, organize, communicate, and work efficiently, under moderate pressure at times. 

We require the ability to work well in teams and alone (although there is always a bartender around the corner.) We appreciate a sense of humor and a tendency to tidiness.

This position is not necessarily customer-facing, but can be occasionally.

Pay is at least $16/hour DOE plus tips. Full time employees also receive paid health benefits. This position includes 3-5 evening assembly shifts on weeknights and weekends with some flexibility in schedule for prep.

If interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your resume to megan@drumlin.pub. We start reviewing applications on Friday 12/10/21.

The Drumlin is located in the Ridgecrest business district at NE 165th and 5th NE in Shoreline.



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Help Shoreline PTAs make the holidays merry and bright - donate to the Holiday Baskets gift card and donation drive


GIFT CARD and DONATION DRIVE
Now until December 17, 2021

DONATIONS AND GIFT CARDS WILL GO TOWARD HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT SUPPORT FOR SHORELINE STUDENTS and THEIR FAMILIES

If you prefer to donate actual gift cards ($25 preferred), these are needed most: Fred Meyer, Amazon, Safeway, QFC, Target, Amazon, Walmart, Old Navy/Gap

TO DONATE: drop off any donations at Dale Turner YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Questions? Email: HolidayBaskets@shorelinepta.org



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Case updates December 1, 2021

Delta variant - still the biggest threat
Booster shots encouraged for all who are 18 and over. Contact your local pharmacy or clinic or check their website for scheduling. UW Med locations are taking names for a call-back. 
Call 844-520-8700 for all their clinics and vaccine locations. 

The omicron variant is now present in the U.S. Scientists are evaluating how much of a threat it poses and still urging people to be fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States

  • Total cases 48,628,787 - 129,818  new     
  • Total deaths 781,963 - 1,546 new   


Washington state  
  • Total confirmed cases 684,930  - 3,648 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 43,217  - 305 new     
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.3%
  • Total deaths 9,380  - 77 new   

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

December 1, 2021: There is currently an issue with the WA Department of Health data system, resulting in a large number of duplicate records. Public Health Seattle King County has manually removed 1,600 duplicate case records from today’s counts of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. There may be additional duplicates reflected in today’s COVID Daily Summary Dashboard.

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 163,814 -  172 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,821 -   16 new    
  • Total deaths 2,096 -  2 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 40,485  -  83 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,870  -   3 new    
  • Total deaths 517  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,582 - 12 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 247 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 112 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 551 - 4 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    1 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL


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