Volunteer position at Shoreline Farmers Market packing produce bags for seniors

Wednesday, May 18, 2022


Are you looking to give back to your community? We have a great opportunity for you!

The farmers market is seeking out four detail-oriented volunteers who can commit two hours of their time every Saturday morning (from June 10 - August 13). 

Volunteers will work together sorting vegetables and packing fresh produce bags for seniors in our community who have been identified by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and Northwest Neighbors Network.

These bags will be delivered to seniors in the community, providing fresh access to healthy and nutritious food. 

Sounds great right? This is a chance to be outside in the fresh air, meet new people, and give back to others! 

Reach out to kara@shorelinefarmersmarket.org you're interested in learning more.



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Summer Tennis Skills and Drills tennis camp at Shorewood courts

Coach Arnie Moreno
Summer Tennis Skills and Drills tennis camp at Shorewood courts
June 27th to July 1st, 2022

Coach Arnie Moreno will hold a Summer Skills and Drills tennis camp for middle school to high school. If the student will be in middles school ( 6th grade ) next school year they would be able to participate. 

It will be for all levels from beginner to advanced. Learn tennis strategy through drills and games

Coach Arnie Moreno says tennis is a lifetime sport for a lifetime of fun !

Summer Tennis Skills and Drills 2022

Arnie Moreno
  • PTR Certified Tennis Instructor
  • Shorewood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Shorewood High School Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Shorewood High School 403 wins 15 Wesco South League Championships
  • Seattle P–I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
  • King 5 “Coach that makes a Difference” Feb. 2008
  • Washington State University “Educator of Excellence” Award 2007
LOCATION: Shorewood HS tennis courts, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Time / Days: 
  • MONDAY – thru - FRIDAY 10am to 12 noon
  • Dates: June 27, 28, 29, 30 July 1
  • LAST DAY OF CAMP JULY OF CAMP July 1, 2022
  • * 5th and 6th make up dates only for rain out lesson
  • * Call instructor for dates of make up lessons 206-412-3191

Cost:
  • 5 two hour lessons for $ 125.00 or $ 25 per lesson
  • *Family plan – more than one family member in the camp :
  • 5 2 hour group lessons for $100 per student or $ 20 / day- per student.
  • Checks payable to Arnie Moreno or pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take.
  • Mail payment or bring to first day of practice. 18904 32nd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155

Ball Machine - Live ball drills - Fundamentals
Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy
ALL LEVELS OF SKILL – BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED - MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL
RACKET PROVIDED IF NEEDED - BALLS PROVIDED

Required by first week of tennis camp: emergency contact and insurance coverage information

PLEASE CALL or email ARNIE MORENO TO SIGN UP

(Cell) 206-412-3191 (Home) 206-367-9345 email: morenoarnie106@hotmail.com



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Daniel Natividad selected as new Ridgecrest principal

Daniel Natividad, new principal for
Ridgecrest Elementary School 
Daniel Natividad has been selected to serve as the principal at Ridgecrest Elementary School beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced. The appointment is subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board. 

He will succeed Elizabeth Nunes, who has been the school’s principal since 2018. Daniel will be joining the Ridgecrest family from the Everett School District, where he currently serves as Principal of the Everett Virtual Academy K-8.

Daniel has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, a Masters in Teaching from City University of Seattle, and administration credentials from Western Washington University. 

He taught middle school Humanities at Totem Middle School in Marysville and Sequoia Middle School in Kent. Since that time, Daniel has served as an administrator for ten years, holding the roles of Principal and Assistant Principal at the elementary level and time as Dean of Students and Assistant Principal at the middle school level.

Shoreline Schools and the Ridgecrest area hold memories and connections for Daniel and his family, as his wife lived in the neighborhood and graduated from Shorecrest High School. Daniel and his wife have two sons, who are in 7th and 3rd grade, and a two-year-old daughter.

“I am extremely excited to serve and lead the Ridgecrest Elementary community and families this upcoming school year and beyond,” says Daniel. 
“I plan to work and partner with our staff, parents, and community to ensure that we provide many opportunities for our students. As the son of Filipino immigrants and the first in my family to graduate college, my values of equity and access drive my actions and decisions.”

“Daniel brings several years of school administrative experience and is known for his commitment to students, staff, and families,” says Superintendent Reyes. “As a dedicated professional, student advocate, and collaborative leader, he will be a wonderful addition to Ridgecrest and our school district.”



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Seattle Humane rises to the challenge of 60 dogs and puppies, possibly exposed to parovirus

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

This adorable girl is Sriracha, who’s currently in foster
with her sibling Buffalo. Her littermates Ranch, Ketchup,
BBQ and Honey Mustard will be moving into foster homes soon.
Photo courtesy Seattle Humane

Seattle Humane routinely takes in animals from disasters all over the United States. The affected areas empty out their shelters to make room for displaced pets and send them to the Humane Society in Bellevue where they find homes all over the Greater Seattle area.

This story is about a special challenge the Humane Society faced.


It’s been all hands (and paws) on deck at Seattle Humane these past few days with our latest Lifesaver Rescue transfer from out of state. The truck was just hours away when the driver discovered one of the puppies on board was very sick. A stop at a nearby veterinary clinic confirmed everybody’s worst fears. The puppy tested positive for parvovirus and, due to its very poor condition, was humanely euthanized. Back at the shelter, the news spread fast.

A truck carrying over 60 dogs was headed our way — more than half of them puppies who may have been exposed to a highly infectious and deadly disease.

“We couldn't send all of these dogs and puppies back. The dedicated rescues, fosters and shelter workers who put this transport together would have been left with an impossible task,” said Seattle Humane Intake Director Jessica Charlton.

So we formed a plan and broke out the PPE. Local rescue Saving Great Animals could take in three of the puppies. We ended up taking in 7 adult dogs and 37 puppies, ranging in age from two weeks to six months of age. Watch this video of their arrival. Three full dorms at the shelter were set up as isolation wards for the dogs, a critical step in preventing the spread of parvovirus to the rest of the shelter population.

Several puppies ended up testing positive and are currently receiving the fluids, medications and careful monitoring needed to survive this deadly illness.

Late yesterday, we put out an urgent call for foster parents for the exposed puppies that need to be quarantined for the next two weeks. More than 200 members of the Rescue Squad have contacted us in the last 24 hours!

"This could have been a major catastrophe for many of the pets on board that truck. But all of our teams hustled and the response from the public to step up and foster these pups just blew me away," said Chief of Animal Care Juli Ross.

While these pups are covered for foster homes, we’ll see many more sick – and healthy – puppies and kittens in the coming months. You can help by signing up to be a foster parent! We've put everything you need to know here. Can't foster, but still want to help? Check out our Amazon wish list for foster pets.

Thank you, Rescue Squad!

(You can donate here) Contact them here



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County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce

Legislation to create a Cannabis Safety Taskforce, sponsored by Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Jeanne Kohl-Welles, on Tuesday passed out of the King County Council.

The legislation comes in the wake of a spate of armed robberies at cannabis shops in both King County and Pierce County, including two recent attempted robberies in Covington and Factoria that both resulted in the fatal shooting of the perpetrator. 

In Shoreline a store employee was shot during the course of a robbery, and robbers waved guns at employees during a store robbery in Lake Forest Park.

According to the Washington Cannabusiness Association, roughly 70 robberies have been recorded at cannabis retailers across the state of Washington since the beginning of 2022. 

This uptick has been widely attributed to the publicity of cases and the fact that federal banking regulations have resulted in cannabis shops operating as all-cash businesses, making them a lucrative target.

“During and since my time in the state Legislature, I have been a staunch supporter of the legalization and regulation of the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis. 
"However, the federal banking regulations that force businesses to operate as all-cash businesses have ended up endangering employees, customers and communities,” Kohl-Welles said. 
“As such, this motion serves to explore how local jurisdictions can better support these businesses, while efforts to reform banking laws at the federal level remain underway.”

The Cannabis Safety Taskforce will bring together the King County Sheriff’s Office, the King County Prosecutor’s Office, members of the cannabis industry, and local community members, tasking them with coordinating their efforts with jurisdictions across the region. 

The goal of this group is to identify resources necessary to aid law enforcement in the prevention of criminal activity targeting marijuana retailers; deepen interjurisdictional cooperation and data sharing; and coordinate emphasis patrols by law enforcement. 

The motion also requests an analysis of how the roughly $4.6 million in marijuana tax revenue that was cut from the Sheriff’s Office funding in the 2021-22 biennial budget is being used. This report is due to the Council by August 31, 2022, before consideration of the 2023-24 biennial budget.

“King County is leading the way in our state by adopting a coordinated response among law enforcement, prosecutors, regulated cannabis businesses and the broader community for responding to the current public safety crisis,” said Vicki Christophersen, WACA executive director. 
“Regulated cannabis businesses stand ready to participate as partners in protecting the safety of workers and the communities in which regulated cannabis businesses operate.”

Currently, the King County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work with the community to address security concerns and increase its presence, including through both uniformed and plain clothes officers. This has included multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional conversations, including the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, to collaborate on finding ways to prevent further robberies.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale





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Agenda for Shoreline council meeting May 23, 2022 - including public hearing

The agenda for the May 23, 2022 regular meeting of the Shoreline City Council includes one Action item and three Study items.

Action Item 8(a) PUBLIC HEARING and Discussion on Ordinance No. 965 – Extension of the Interim Regulations Authorizing Outdoor Seating on Private Property and Within Approved Public Rights-of-Way

On July 27, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 895, enacting interim regulations for outdoor seating areas for existing restaurants and bars due to indoor seating restrictions in place at that time related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Council has adopted three extensions of the interim regulations during the course of the pandemic. Although most restrictions associated with the pandemic have been lifted, a fourth and final six-month extension is necessary as the Planning Commission continues their work on Development Code amendments for permanent regulations.

Council will hold the required public hearing and discuss the proposed additional extension. Those who wish to speak will be provided public comment time following the staff presentation and prior to the Council’s discussion.

Study Item 9(a) Discussion of Ordinance No. 966 – Amending Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 to Add a New Section SMC 13.20.060 – Deferred Underground Facilities

Required undergrounding of the electrical utility in the 148th St light rail area has been delayed by Seattle City Light’s (SCL) 5th Avenue Duct Bank Project. In early 2021, SCL informed Sound Transit and the City that it was pushing back the timing of this replacement project as it does not have the capital funding to complete the Duct Bank Project in coordination with the light rail project timeline. SCL estimates a 2027-2030 timeline instead of 2024. As a result, temporary above-ground 3-phase power is required in order to continue with the light rail project as well as private development in the station area. Council will discuss the proposed amendments to the municipal code.

Study Item 9(b) Discussion of Revenue Supported Permit Staffing Request

Due to the increase in volume and complexity of permits for developments in the station areas and the Town Center, there are not sufficient staffing resources to process permit applications within a reasonable time frame. This issue needs immediate attention to address the current and anticipated permit processing backlog at the current staffing level. Staff recommends adding six regular staff positions to address this issue.

Study Item 9(c) Discussion of Ordinance No. 967 – Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain for Acquisition of Certain Real Property identified as King County Tax Parcel No. 727810-0905 for Public Park Land

In or about 2020, the City of Shoreline elected not to seek to acquire property at the southern end of 27th Avenue NW when it came up for sale. The property for sale included not only a residence but also a large parcel of 2nd Class Tidelands. Citizen interest in acquiring the tideland portion of the properties has continued as the City has actively been engaged in acquiring public parkland throughout the City. The City Council has expressed interest in acquiring the tidelands so as to expand the area of City public parks with shoreline access.

Acquisition of this parcel would provide a continuous public connection to these tidelands, and preserves this area in its natural state. Acquisition would also facilitate the public survey response for more shoreline and beach access and increase the City’s inventory of park land.

Staff would like Council to consider proposed Ordinance No. 967 (use of eminent domain) as a precautionary step in the event a voluntary sale of the tideland parcel cannot be achieved.

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Two orca sculptures stolen from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park entrance - one recovered - one still missing


UPDATE: Thanks to the eagle eye of a community member, one of the orcas was discovered in a culvert/ditch near Boeing Creek. Please be on the lookout for the other. We hope it might also be around the Boeing Creek Park and trails in the area.

Original story:

Sometime between Friday evening on May 14, 2022, and Sunday, May 15, 2022, two of the community’s beloved Beach Orcas art pieces were stolen from their posts at the entrance to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

The individual(s) that made the decision to steal from our Richmond Beach community may be rethinking that decision in the light of day, and since this is a "small town" of caring and concerned neighbors who love to talk, it is unlikely that this theft will go unsolved for long.

Since these are valuable pieces of commissioned art, if the orcas are not returned, we will have no choice but to move forward with an investigation, police involvement, and potential subsequent charges.

Before we start down that path, we would like to offer a “no-questions-asked” drop-off of the Orcas, regardless of their current condition.

Please deliver our orcas to the Richmond Beach Library, no questions asked.

Please contact Richmond Beach Community Association President Jessica Jain at 425-306-8268 with information relating to the missing orcas.



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WeatherWatcher: Windstorm Wednesday, power outages possible

 

Blustery day at Richmond Beach
Photo by Carl Dinse


The winter that is never ending, a winter storm is moving in Wednesday morning. Power outages are possible as we are late enough in the season that most of our trees are now fully leafed out. Rain comes first in the morning, with increasing winds in the afternoon with gusts up to 40mph possible.

We are expecting around a quarter inch of rain Wednesday, mostly early in the morning, tapering off to scattered showers late morning and afternoon. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50's or low 60's. Winds are expected to calm down late in the evening towards midnight.

Thursday morning brings another round of rain with highs near 60°F, lows in the upper 40's. Friday through the weekend almost looks nice relative to our recent weather. Sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60's. Slight chance of showers returns to end the weekend on Sunday afternoon and evening.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Gloria's Insects: "Indecision may or may not be my problem,"

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

mumbled Betty Bumblebee when faced with two perfect blossoms…

(Well, OK, Jimmy Buffett said it first:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Becca Thompson selected as new Kellogg Principal

Becca Thompson, new principal at Kellogg MS
Becca Thompson has been selected to serve as the principal at Kellogg Middle School beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced. 

The appointment is subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board. 

She will succeed Heather Hiatt, who has been the school’s principal since 2016. Becca will be joining the Kellogg family from Selah High School, where she currently serves as Assistant Principal.

Becca grew up in Selah, Washington, and graduated from Selah High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at the University of Washington. She then earned her Masters in Teaching through Heritage University while teaching elementary school in Mabton, Washington. 

Becca then joined Selah Intermediate School, teaching Math, English Language Arts, and Science, and serving as an Instructional Coach and Assessment Coordinator. To help lead change at a deeper level, Becca pursued her Educational Administration certificate through Heritage University. 

Over the past four years as Assistant Principal at Selah High School, Becca has led the English, Special Education, ELL, and Classified staff departments.

Outside of the school day, Becca spends her time baking, hiking, reading, throwing pottery, attending live music, and traveling. She looks forward to settling in and exploring the trails of western Washington. When in the kitchen, she’s known for her fruit-infused scones and delicious cookies. 

She, her daughter, Lilie, and their dog, Pixie, are thrilled to be headed to this side of the mountains.

When asked about next year, Becca shares, “I am honored to be joining the Kellogg Middle School and Shoreline School District communities. My passion for this work and commitment to serving our students, staff, and families will be reflected as we come together. I look forward to meeting each of you and can’t wait to begin an amazing first year as a Kellogg Knight!”

“Throughout the interview and selection process, Becca demonstrated a student-first mindset, vast knowledge, and a commitment to serving with empathy and compassion,” says Superintendent Reyes.

“Her ability to develop strong relationships while maintaining high expectations will make her a wonderful addition to Kellogg and our Shoreline Schools community.”


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Walk Leaders wanted for Shoreline Walks

Want to help keep our community moving? 

The City of Shoreline is looking for more volunteers to help lead free community walks. 

Shoreline Walks is a free volunteer-led community program that helps adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

Walks explore trails, neighborhoods, parks and streets and often incorporate interesting conversational topics such as art, history and nature.

The Shoreline Walks program was started in 2013, but during the last couple years has exploded in popularity due to the Covid-19 pandemic and everyone’s need to get outdoors for safer recreation and social experiences. 

The city is looking for more walk leaders willing to lead additional walks to help meet the growing demand of this great program.

Being a walk leader is a simple and rewarding way to give back to your community. 

City of Shoreline Recreation Staff will help you organize your first walk, which generally ranges from 2-3 miles in length and can be any level of difficulty. Walks take place all over the City of Shoreline and are advertised on the website www.shorelinewa.gov/shorelinewalks

If you know of great walking routes around our city and would like to lead a group walk, please contact Marianne Johnson, Recreation Specialist at mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov, 206-801-2638. Training provided.



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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant Area Traffic Engineer - King County (WMS02)

WSDOT
Assistant Area Traffic Engineer - King County (WMS02)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$89,145 - $114,307 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an experienced traffic engineer to serve as Assistant Area Traffic Engineer overseeing the King County area.

This position will provide design guidance and quality assurance for major corridor projects and programs, local agency projects, developer projects, and WSDOT’s lower-cost enhancement program to ensure consistency with all applicable federal, state, and local policies and standards. 

As the Assistant Area Traffic Engineer, this position will utilize traffic engineering and operations expertise to make an impact on state highway projects and is expected to be an advocate and steward for the integrity of the state highway network through all phases of planning, design, construction, and operations.

Job description and application



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Diggin' Shoreline Plant Sale on Saturday May 21, 2022 has new digs at the Senior Center

Grab your family and friends and follow the road signs with the big red tomatoes to Diggin' Shoreline's VeggieFest:

Great Plants! Live Music!
Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10am to 4pm

Choose from a large selection of organically grown vegetable, annual, perennial, and native plants while listening to live local musical entertainment! 25 varieties of tomatoes, including several heirlooms, lots of cherries, and a few rare ones.

Your participation helps sustain Diggin' Shoreline's non-profit work in the community. 

In turn, as a thank you for our new venue, 10% of all proceeds raised will be donated back to the Senior Center to support their programming.



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Edmonds Arts Festival June 17-19, 2022


EDMONDS ARTS FESTIVAL

June 17-19, Father’s Day Weekend
Fri-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm
Downtown Edmonds

2022

One of the Best in the Country – Recognized by Art Fair SourceBook, and voted on by artists nationally, the Edmonds Arts Festival ranked in the top 100 Fine Arts Festivals and top 50 Fine Crafts Festivals in the nation. Even more impressive, they were ranked #2 in the Northwest and #1 in Washington State in the Fine Crafts category!

New this year, “Edmonds Plaza” - The Edmonds Plaza is a newly refocused venue at the Edmonds Arts Festival showcasing a variety of juried Edmonds’ arts and artisans who reside or exhibit in Edmonds. Here you can leisurely browse for art in the outdoor park-like setting. Take time to relax while listening to live music, savoring food and snacks, and enjoying the serene backdrop of the Salish Sea and Olympic mountains.

Gallery Art – Don’t miss a great opportunity to buy award-winning original art at reasonable prices at the Edmonds Arts Festival. Selected from more than 1,000 pieces submitted, these nearly 600 works of art were chosen for their excellence by professional art jurors in three categories: paintings, prints, and drawings; photography; and sculpture and 3-dimensional art. Everything is for sale in the three galleries located inside the Anderson Center building.

Live Theater at the Amphitheater – The Edmonds Arts Festival is trying something new on the main stage this year! Comedy Smorgasbord is the perfect recipe for Father’s Day weekend. One hour of hilarious restaurant-themed short plays written by award-winning writer Debra Rich Gettleman will have you feasting on the fun. From neurotic love to satirical healthcare, to the perils of “auto-correct,” come join the Phoenix Theatre for fun and frivolity.



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Provide input on the 20th Ave NW New Sidewalk Project

Current view of 20th Ave NW courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline needs your input on the 20th Avenue NW New Sidewalk Project! 

Based on earlier feedback, planner have made several adjustments for accessibility needs and to reduce tree removal. 

Proposals for sidewalk design courtesy City of Shoreline

Survey results will help determine the final design. 

Visit http://shorelinewa.gov/20AveSidewalks through June 25, 2022.



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Gloomy day flowers

Monday, May 16, 2022

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

It may have been a gloomy day, but the flowers were bright.



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Virtual meeting Tuesday regarding WSDOT plans to replace culvert out of Lake Ballinger

Lake Ballinger is just north of SR 104 between
Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace.
Photo courtesy City of Mountlake Terrace
The Ballinger Watershed Forum will meet virtually from 2pm to 3:30pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

A discussion is scheduled on the @wsdot culvert that restricts flow from Lake Ballinger during heavy rain.

@wsdot is proposing to replace the culvert, which could reduce flooding.

Link to attend meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85351576195?pwd=aU9qMzJ5U0lmYnh3UlNxbmtTWHllQT09

Meeting ID: 853 5157 6195
Passcode: 683992

Phone: (253) 215-8782

The cities of Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and Snohomish County coordinate efforts under an interlocal agreement to address problems relating to water quality, habitat enhancement and flooding in the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed.



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The rain held off and the Twin Ponds plant sale did well


Saturday it was supposed to rain, but the weather turned out pretty nice after all! 

Thanks to everyone that came out to support the plant sale! We raised over $900, which is even more than last year! 

And we took note of what people were asking about for next year, so we can plan for more cherry tomatoes, summer squash and a bigger variety of herbs! 

In the meantime, the leftover vegetable starts are heading off to the Food Bank to give to families that have access to at least a little growing space.



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Rainbow for Girls hosting Family Bingo in Shoreline Saturday to support Page Ahead Literacy


Hello There! My name is Sierra and I am a member of an awesome organization, Rainbow for Girls! Think of it as a junior sorority or leadership club for girls 11-20 years old. 

It has helped build my confidence, provide service to my community and meet some lifelong friends. In addition I've gained leadership skills, public speaking, and event planning skills. I’ve been a member since I was 12 and now I’ve advanced to being a state officer this year.

Every year the State President chooses a service project the jurisdiction (of Washington and Idaho) raises money for throughout the year. This year it's Page Ahead Literacy Program

It’s an organization based in Seattle that provides books and learning resources to underprivileged/under-resourced children across the state. Since 1990, they’ve provided more than 3.5 Million books and have helped more than 950,000 kids.

I am hosting a Bingo Fundraiser with one of my state officer friends this Saturday, May 21st at 1pm at the Shoreline Masonic Center 753 N 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133.

There will be a silent auction and concessions available - you won’t wanna miss out! 

The theme is Seasons, so come dressed in the attire of your favorite season. 

Admission is $10 which includes a game board, and for additional family members it’s only $5 each. All proceeds go to Page Ahead Literacy Program! 

It will be great fun for the whole family. I would love to see you there!



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The Lake Forest Secret Garden Tour: What to expect

Secret Garden Tour June 18
By Beth Weir

The Lake Forest Secret Garden tour on June 18 holds a particular allure in 2022, in part because it has been sidelined for the previous two years by covid restrictions. 

Pent up interest by gardeners and garden lovers, it can be fairly asserted, is the order of the day. A long, cool spring this year has only added to these feelings.

Each Secret Garden tour is distinctive and this one has its singular highlights. 

Featured across the six home gardens open to the public are plants that are either seldom seen or grandly mature. Sometimes they are both. 

In one garden visitors will find two very rare Franklinia trees, an East Coast camellia relative now extinct in the wild. 

Another features one-of-a-kind rhododendrons, one of which sports a peach-colored bloom all the way through June. Mature magnolias and a 40-year-old Hydrangea petiolaris, among other plants, fall into the grand category.

But as noted British gardener, Gertrude Jekyll has opined, this is not enough.

“I am strongly of the opinion that the possession of a quantity of plants, however good the plants may be themselves and however ample their number, does not make a garden; it only makes a collection.”

Fortunately, these rare and mature specimens have the support of interesting landscaping features, mass plantings, and ponds with goldfish if the blue herons have not been too busy. 

There is more to be seen so visitors can enjoy both the plant collections and the various features around them that have turned the landscape into gardens.

As is true for all such tours, the experience of wandering through gardens is more than the sum of its parts. 

This is particularly the case when these Edens, like those on show at Lake Forest Park are private. The individuals who have placed their yards on view, a very public and generous act, have labored to ready it in isolation. 

Home gardening, like reading, is a personal activity and requires contemplation, thought and time.

Visitors to the Lake Forest Secret Garden Tour will be the beneficiaries of this long reflection. It has added joy to the gardeners' lives and by extension will do so for those who come to view their gardens

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tour.

Pre-Tickets available 
  • online at www.lfpgardentour.com
  • in person at Wild Birds LFP, and Third Place Books LFP in Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE
  • Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N in Shoreline
  • The Sunday Farmers Market in LFP Town Center.


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WA Dept of Health: Childhood immunization rates decline during the pandemic


OLYMPIA – A new report shows routine childhood immunization rates decreased during the pandemic, dropping by 13% in 2021 when compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

The drop was most noticeable in young children.

In response, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), health care providers and other agencies are working with families to catch up and stay current on routine immunizations. 

“The pandemic has been difficult for everyone. Disruptions to schooling, childcare and in-person health care made it hard for some families to stay up to date on their shots,” said Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, Chief Science Officer. 
“We encourage parents and caregivers to schedule their well-child visits as soon as possible, to make sure their kids are happy, healthy, meeting developmental milestones, and ready for school.”

The new report, compiled by DOH, compares routine childhood vaccination rates in Washington from 2021 to averages from 2015-2019. Rates were found to have declined the most in younger children, however rates in teens increased. 

Children need to be up to date on immunizations to attend preschool, kindergarten, school, or childcare this fall. 
“Vaccines are the best tools we have to protect kids from getting sick from preventable diseases,” added Dr. Kwan-Gett.


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Birds in the Backyard: Black headed grosbeak

Female. Photo by Jo Simmons
Jo Simmons reports that 

"This week we have been blessed to be hosting a male and female black headed grosbeak. 

Male. Photo by Jo Simmons
Their plumage is so striking!"



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Free in-person panel discussion: Help for Seniors and Their Families - Are you Prepared?


Northwest Neighbors Network and the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center invite you to attend an interactive discussion led by specialists in the fields of senior aging.

We all would like to live a very long, healthy life and remain independent until the end of our days. What can you do now to help prepare yourself, or someone you love, to navigate the uncertainties you may face? Come and learn with us!

Wednesday June 1, 2022 from 3:00-5:00pm
Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center

Listen to these experts:
  • An Elder Law Attorney to help you understand what legal steps you may want to consider to preserve your independence for as long as possible;
  • A Home Care Advisor to learn about how to identify and find qualified professionals with skills to help people stay in their homes with assistance for as long as possible.
  • A Senior Housing Referral Specialist to help you understand how to explore and evaluate assisted living options, including what you can expect to pay for assisted living housing; and
  • A Fiduciary who will explain what a fiduciary service does and when you may want to consider hiring an independent specialist to act as your power of attorney or personal representative in financial areas.
Registration requested but not required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/Panel-Event

For more information about this event, please contact Social@NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org or text or call 253-237-2848.



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Spring flowers like the rain

Sunday, May 15, 2022

 
Photos by Lee Lageschulte
No rain on Saturday, so Lee was able to cover a lot of ground! 
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Places left in upcoming Kruckeberg Botanic Garden workshops

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden has a few places left in their upcoming workshops


Houseplants 101
Houseplants 101 with Andy Imholt - May 28, 2022 - 10:00am


Add some life to your living space! Houseplants 101 is a perfect course for beginners as well as a great refresher for those with some experience with indoor gardening. 

This course covers the fundamentals of working with indoor environments, selecting specimens, plant profiles, supplies, care routines, and how to identify and manage health concerns.

Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35

Learn more at www.kruckeberg.org/events-tours

Propagation by Cuttings
Plant Propagation by Cuttings with Heidi Koonz - June 11, 2022 - 10:30am


Learn the skillful art of vegetative propagation by cuttings, using shrubs and herbaceous plants found throughout the Garden. 

Learn how to make your thumbs greener, and help round out your propagation tool belt!

Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35

Learn more at www.kruckeberg.org/events-tours

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177 in the Richmond Beach neighborhood.



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Gloria's Insects: Welp, a departing Tri-colored Bumblebee was the best I could do

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

this week at the community garden -- very few bees! Fingers crossed that more show up soon!

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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UW Med: 1 million U.S. COVID deaths 'a real underestimate’

John B. Lynch M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director for Infection Prevention
President Biden reflected today on the sobering U.S. milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths. 

The CDC's official count has the U.S. on the cusp of that total, but UW Medicine infectious diseases physician Dr. John Lynch thinks the novel coronavirus’ true toll is much higher.

“That 1 million count, as large as it is, is a real underestimate of the number of people have died due to COVID-19,” said Lynch, the medical director for infection prevention at Harborview Medical Center.

“We have to think about (what’s) behind those 1 million deaths — all of the people who have lost someone, and the impacts on their families, the children of lost parents, the parents of lost children and other family members, as well as those who continue to struggle with the aftereffects of COVID,” he said.

COVID-19 continues to spread throughout western Washington. The daily volume of COVID inpatients at UW Medicine hospitals, at 31 on May 12, has risen recently.

“Two weeks ago, I was really talking about a range between 15 and 20,” Lynch said.

“Focus on keeping yourself safe and keeping your community safe. That includes your family, your friends, your colleagues as well as your loved ones,” said Lynch. 
“Wear a mask in an indoor space near other people. Get vaccinated and get boosted. If you're sick, get tested. And for those of you who need to get treated, make sure you get to that as soon as possible.”



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Annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale Saturday May 21, 2022


Garage Sales

Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9am to 4pm

Over 20 sales throughout the community (west of 8th Ave NW, between Innis Arden and NW205th St). 

From Aurora Ave N. head west on 185th St. Maps and listings with items for sale now online at Yardsalesearch (set the date in search to May 21). 

Printed maps at the Richmond Beach Coffee Company 1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd starting Thursday 5/19. 

 Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association.



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COVID-19 local numbers as of Friday May 13, 2022

Hospitalizations in King county
COVID-19 Case Numbers as of Friday, May 6, 2022

The numbers reported in this article are still being verified as the reporting agencies strive to confirm cause of death, remove duplicates, verify residence, and catch up to a huge backlog from January's surge.

Public Health also advises that the case numbers are most certainly underreported as people have access to home test kits and are either asymptomatic or mildly ill and recovering at home. They are watching the hospitalization numbers as an indicator.

There are increasing numbers of breakthrough cases with fully vaccinated people getting COVID-19. However, most of those cases are light enough to recover at home. Most people who now get COVID-19 are not going to the hospital and are not dying from the infection. Unvaccinated people are still extremely vulnerable as they have been throughout the pandemic.

King county cases
  • Total confirmed cases - 383,076
  • Cases in past 7 days - 6,786 - 8% increase from previous 7 days
  • Average daily cases - 1,042
King county hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 11,727
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 68 - -13% decrease from previous 7 days
  • Average daily hospitalizations - 10
King county deaths
  • Total deaths - 2,772
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 28 - 133% increase from previous 14 days
  • Daily average deaths - 2

Seattle Cases
  • Total confirmed cases - 112,228
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,937 -  11% increase from previous 7 days
  • Average daily cases - 434
Seattle Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,517
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 21 -  -9% decrease from previous 7 days
  • Average daily hospitalizations - 3
Seattle Deaths
  • Total deaths - 647
  • Deaths in 14 days - 5 -  150% increase from previous 14 days
  • Average daily deaths - <1

Shoreline cases
  • Total confirmed cases -  9,234
  • Cases in past 7 days - 227 - 15% increase in past 7 days
  • Average daily cases - 35
Shoreline Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 301
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 2 - 50% decrease in past 7 days
  • Average daily hospitalizations - <1
Shoreline Deaths
  • Total deaths - 134
  • Deaths in 14 days - 5 - 0 change in past 14 days
  • Average daily deaths - <1

Lake Forest Park cases
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,672
  • Cases in past 7 days - 38 - 2% increase over previous 7 days
  • Average daily cases - 6
Lake Forest Park Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 34
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1 - increase of 1 in past 7 days
  • Average daily hospitalizations - <1
Lake Forest Park Deaths
  • Total deaths - 6
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0 - no change
  • Average daily deaths - 0


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Incredible photos

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Shorecrest boys soccer team headed for state tournament

Jubilant Scots celebrate their berth at state. 
Photo courtesy Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association

Shorecrest Boys Soccer team defeated Edmonds-Woodway Tuesday, May 10, 2022 1-0, thanks to a goal by Mason Dougherty. 

The team clinched a spot in the State tournament with that victory. At the WesCo District Championship game on Saturday against Mt. Vernon, at Shoreline Stadium, they lost 2-1, landing at 2nd place. Both teams go to state. Games are scheduled between May 17-28.

Shorewood stayed in until Saturday when they lost 2-0 to Monroe and ended their season. 




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Planning Commission public hearing and meeting Thursday on MUR 70 code amendments

Saturday, May 14, 2022


Shoreline Planning Commission Public Hearing on Mixed Use Residential  (MUR) 70' height building code amendments

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Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will spend Tuesday evening on Zoom with our Shoreline Police department

Interim police chief Ryan Abbott
will join ELNA on Tuesday 7pm on Zoom 
"An Evening with our Shoreline Police Department” is the topic for the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday May 17, 2022 from 7-9pm on Zoom.

Interim Police Chief Ryan Abbott and Captain Kelly Park will be joining us to give an update about police services in our Echo Lake neighborhood and Shoreline as well.

They will be addressing such areas as police staffing, incidents of crime in the neighborhood, how to stay safe, police response, Shoreline Watch program, and more.

This will be an interesting evening of getting to know our speakers and hearing as much information that can be fit into the meeting.

Contact ELNABoard@gmail.com for the Zoom link to the meeting.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood is located in north central Shoreline.



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Woody's celebrates its 12th anniversary Saturday with cake, ice cream and axe throwing



Woody’s, 19508 Aurora Ave N, is celebrating its 12th anniversary on Saturday, May 21, 2022, starting at 8pm with live music, cake and ice cream along with axe throwing. 

Thank you to the City of Shoreline and all its residents for your support these dozen years. See you Saturday!

And bring canned goods for Hopelink!



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