Stocking Stuffer Show at ShoreLake Arts Gallery through December

Wednesday, November 23, 2022


Photo courtesy ShoreLake Arts

ShoreLake Arts Gallery Presents
Stocking Stuffer Show - Now through December 31, 2022

Shop this holiday season and support your local arts organization at the same time! 

ShoreLake Arts Gallery has a large selection of handmade art items by Pacific Northwest artists, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, paper goods and wood. We are always on the lookout for new and interesting inventory - stop by and discover our most recent finds!

On the walls will be 12”x12” (or smaller) paintings, mixed media, prints, and photography – the perfect gift size. Plus, boxes and bags are available for most small items helping to make your gift-wrapping a snap.

Extended 2022 Holiday Hours:
  • Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm - 5pm
  • Sundays: November 20 - December 18, 12pm - 5pm
  • Mondays: December 5, 12 & 19, 12pm - 5pm
  • Saturday, December 24, 10am – 5pm

CLOSED: Thanksgiving (Nov 24), Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Year’s Day (Jan 1)

These hours may change. If you are making a special trip, please call first to make sure we are open: 206-588-8332.

While at the gallery you can sign up to become a member of ShoreLake Arts and receive 10% off all of your gallery purchases throughout the year!

Photo courtesy ShoreLake Arts

2022 Participating Artists: Erynn Allen, Magrit Baurecht, Elsa Bouman, Jennie de Mello e Souza, Joan Glenn, Margaret Hartley, Beth Henkes, Sarah Huang, Cheryl Hufnagel, Monica Josephson, Alison Leigh Lilly, Marsha Lippert, Jennifer Munson, Teresa Stern, Brandi Young, Anna Zachariah, Michelle Zeidman

Questions: 206-588-8332 (Wed or Thurs only 12pm-5pm) or gallery@shorelakearts.org

The ShoreLake Arts Gallery is a program of ShoreLake Arts and is located inside the Town Center in Lake Forest Park on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

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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Kenmore Luminary Walk Friday December 9, 2022 at Log Boom Park



Luminary Walk RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 9
Friday December 9 from 4 - 7pm at Log Boom Park. 

Join us for an evening of celebration and light featuring over 200 luminarias placed along the Burke-Gilman Trail and Log Boom Park. 

Event includes food vendors, musical performers, and 1/3 mile luminaria lit pathway.


Dress for winter weather conditions
 
Lighted luminary path will be along the Burke Gilman Trail and in Log Boom Park

Parking: 
  • First come, first serve along NE 175th St.
  • Limited parking in the Log Boom Park parking lot 
  • There are 4 ADA parking spots in the Log Boom Park parking lot
  • Limited additional parking available at The Vine Church 6214 Bothell Way NE


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Hobble

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Play structure open in Echo Lake Park

Play structure at Echo Lake Park
Photo by Johanna Pollit
By Diane Hettrick

One of the most popular play structures in the City of Shoreline is open for business in Echo Lake Park after being destroyed in an arson fire in April 2022 (see previous article)

Repairs had to wait on the police investigation and insurance claim. Then the parts were not stock and would have to be manufactured. It was more cost effective to purchase a completely new structure.

In the duration, the area was cordoned off with orange netting.

Barbara Jeanne the Gray Turtle watches from the side
Photo by Johanna Pollit

The park is on the Interurban Trail at N 200th and Ashworth Ave N and is popular year round, both with nearby families and with families walking the Interurban Trail. It was the last park refurbished in the previous parks bond.

Once the new structure was received, it took only a few days to assemble it. Barbara Jeanne the turtle is back, placed so she can watch the kids at play.

The structure is specially designed for very young children and has nearby benches for the adults.

Thanks to the City and the Parks Department for staying on top of this



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Flying ferry

Photo courtesy WSDOT

No one can say that WSDOT is not innovative. Now they have flying ferries!

We’re overjoyed to have been invited to take part in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. Here’s a behind the scenes look at us practicing with our giant balloons

We'll have to watch the parade to see if this is really true!



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View from the top

Photography by Jay Lindberg
This stunning view was taken by Shoreline resident Jay Lindberg from the 47th floor of a building at Stewart and Denny Way in Seattle.

The photo was taken around 5:45pm. One good thing about shifting to standard time and darkness is that you can take night shots without it actually being, well, night!



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Department of Health strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu

 

DOH Communities seeing rapid increase in flu activity across the U.S.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants the public to know flu cases are rising quickly in Washington state and nationwide. Flu hospitalizations are at the highest rates seen in 10 years for this point in the year. In the last two weeks, DOH is reporting high cases of flu-like illnesses in Washington.

Flu illness can have serious health consequences, especially for people who are under five years old, age 65 or older, pregnant, immunocompromised, or have chronic health conditions.

In addition to the flu, other respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 and RSV, are combining to push our hospitals to emergency capacity. Help keep yourself and your community healthy by getting a flu vaccine and taking other measures to prevent illness.

“Our state’s pediatric healthcare system is overloaded with extremely high numbers of children with respiratory infections,” said Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, chief science officer for DOH. “Families urgently need to do everything they can to keep everyone healthy and avoid the need for healthcare, and flu vaccination is one of the most important prevention tools.”
Following the proper prevention and hygiene practices can halt the spread of respiratory illnesses. 

Washington State Department of Health recommends:
  • Get vaccinated. Vaccination is your best defense against flu and COVID-19.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer when soap is not available, and hands are not visibly soiled.
  • Consider wearing a mask in crowded settings.
  • If you are sneezing or coughing, wear a mask or use the crook of your arm or a tissue to avoid getting germs onto your hands or spreading virus in the air.
  • Avoid close contact with sick individuals.
  • If you feel sick, stay home.
The most common strain so far is influenza A (H3N2). This strain typically causes more severe disease. All available flu vaccines provide protection against H3N2.

DOH strongly recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get the flu vaccine as soon as possible. It takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to be effective making it a key time to get vaccinated before people get together for the December holidays. If you get the flu when you are vaccinated, it’s typically milder and the vaccine can prevent serious complications including hospital care.

The flu vaccine is available at most pharmacies, health care providers’ offices, and clinics. State employees are eligible to receive SmartHealth points for receiving a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine can be received on the same day as the updated COVID-19 updated booster and other vaccines.

Find out more at KnockOutFlu.org


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Volunteering: One summer's work in Shoreline Park

Starting point: August 21, 2022

Two dedicated volunteers, Sara and Cristin, have been spearheading a project to remove blackberries and other invasive plants from Shoreline Park.

Major progress: September 18, 2022

The park, which stretches between 1st and 3rd NE, just north of the Shoreline Center, has always been kept trimmed by the Shoreline Parks department, but the vegetation around the trees is primarily blackberry vines.

November 20, 2022

Sara, Crisin and their family, friends, and neighbors have been working on the park all summer, with dramatic results, as you can tell by the photos.

November 20, 2022
A dramatic difference.

They are through for the year but will be resuming work next year. If you are interested in helping, the work parties will be listed on the Green Shoreline Partnership website or you can contact the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association at ELNABoard@gmail.com or check the ELNA Facebook page for notices.

--Photos by Sara Cammeresi



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Local 104 holding Holiday Markets every Sunday


The Local 104 Winter Market from 12 - 4pm every Sunday from now until Christmas.

Local artists and craftspeople - food and drink specials - holiday music on some weekends. 

There are currently openings for vendors. 

The Local 104 is at 35th Ave NE and Ballinger Way. 18498 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155



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Shoreline Community Resource Center returns to in-person operations

Community Court in Session
Photo by Jamie Holter


King County District Court and City of Shoreline 
to host Grand Re-opening Event
December 6, 2022, at Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline, Wash. – November 22, 2022 – To enable convenient community access to a wide array of social services, King County District Court and the City of Shoreline are resuming in-person operation of the Shoreline Community Resource Center.

The Resource Center provides one-stop access to services such as healthcare/insurance, education, job training, behavioral health, substance use disorder help and more. Originally opened in January 2020, in conjunction with Community Court in Shoreline, the Resource Center was transitioned to a “virtual” model available online and by telephone throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Friendly volunteers photo by Jamie Holter

The Court and the City invite the public to a Grand Re-opening of the Shoreline Community Resource Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 1:30 – 3:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

In addition to having access to nearly a dozen service providers, the public can receive a COVID-19 booster and flu shot voucher. Service providers anticipated at the Grand Re-opening event include:
  • Public Health Seattle-King County
  • Sound Integrated Health
  • King County Bar Association
  • King County Library System
  • Lifeline Phones
  • Shoreline Community College 
  • DSHS
  • Hopelink
  • Lake City Partners
  • Black Coffee NW
  • Disability Empowerment Center
After the Grand Re-opening, the Shoreline Community Resource Center will be open for in-person service every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Shoreline City Hall. 

The Virtual Resource Center will continue to be available online and by phone during the same hours. The in-person and Virtual Resource Center are open to everyone in the community – you do not need to be a community court participant.

“Shoreline’s Community Resource Center provides much needed social services to Shoreline community members in one location,” stated Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. 
“We hope that with its reopening for in-person services that more community members will take advantage of it and that it will help them get the services they need.”

“We are very pleased to return to in-person operations at the Community Resource Center, while continuing to offer the online and telephone option,” said Judge Matthew York, Chief Presiding Judge for King County District Court. 
“The remote efficiencies that we gained from COVID-19, combined with in-person opportunities, allow us to serve more people, more conveniently. It’s all about making services as widely available as possible to the people who need them, whether they are in the community court program or not.”

King County District Court and the City of Shoreline launched Community Court in Shoreline in 2020 to build stronger and safer neighborhoods and help prevent repeat of criminal behavior. The alternative, problem-solving court differs from traditional courts by seeking to identify and address the underlying challenges of court participants and connect them with services they need to improve their health and well-being.

Community court participants are charged with low-level, quality of life crimes. Examples include disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, vehicle prowl and minor in possession. Driving-related cases are not currently eligible, and participants must not have any violent felony convictions in the last five years; any pending violent felony charges; or a sex offender history.

Community members who would like to volunteer in the Shoreline Community Resource Center can contact Karra Wilson, Community Court Coordinator for King County District Court: 206-310-6572; karwilson@kingcounty.gov



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Gloria's Critters: Raccoon pyramid

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Photo by Gloria Z. Nagler
(On our deck the other day. Mom and two juveniles. No time to grab my "real" camera, so used my iPhone)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Olympic Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker

Alberto Gaspar and Taylor Lim

Olympic Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
December 9-11, 2022 | Everett Performing Arts Center
December 15-20, 2022 | Edmonds Center for the Arts
Digital Access – December 1-31, 2022

Edmonds, WA – Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) presents the annual production of The Nutcracker, returning to the Everett Performing Arts Center and the Edmonds Center for the Arts this December.

The Nutcracker is one of the most famous classical ballets and a holiday tradition for many, telling the story of a little girl named Clara, her mysterious godfather Herr Drosselmeyer, a very special nutcracker, and a magical night’s journey. 

This production of The Nutcracker features choreography by OBT artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, sets designed by Jeannette Franz, Ruth Gilmore, and Phillip Lineau, and iconic music scored by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

OBT’s production of The Nutcracker features a cast of over 100 performers, including OBT company dancers in principal roles, local guest artists, and select Olympic Ballet School students.

The Nutcracker performances are scheduled at the Everett Performing Arts Center from December 9 through 11 and at Edmonds Center for the Arts from December 15 through December 20. Tickets range from $25 to $50 and are available at https://www.olympicballet.org/tickets or at 425-774-7570.

Frank Borg and OBS Student

In addition to the full-length performances, OBT offers morning matinee productions at both locations. Perfect for kids and adults of all ages, these abridged performances (1 hour and 15 minutes) are $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. 

This production includes an “Introduction to the Magic of Theatre” intermission segment, giving audience members a special behind-the-scenes demonstration of scenery, lighting, costumes, and props. 

Matinee performances are at 10:30am on Friday, December 9 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, Thursday, December 15, and Friday, December 16 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. For more information or group reservations, call 425-774-7570 or email dance@olympicballet.org

For patrons wishing to enjoy ballet from the comfort of their homes, OBT is providing digital access to 2021 performances of The Nutcracker in Edmonds and Everett. Digital access to each show is $25 through December 31, 2022, and includes unlimited viewing for seven days. More information about the digital access will be available at https://www.olympicballet.org/performance-season/the-nutcracker/

OBT Nutcracker Act 1

December is the last opportunity to purchase the season subscription for OBT’s 2022-2023 performance season. The season subscription includes tickets for all four productions at a 10% discount (applies to additional tickets for family and friends). 

The subscription is available for purchase at the Box Office at 425-774-7570, and subscribers can exchange tickets at no fee. For more information, contact OBT at dance@olympicballet.org or visit https://www.olympicballet.org/performance-season/

2022 NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Everett Performing Arts Center
  • Friday, December 9, 10:30 am (abridged matinee)
  • Saturday, December 10, 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 10, 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 11, 1:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 11, 5:00 pm
Edmonds Center for the Arts
  • Thursday, December 15, 10:30 am (abridged matinee)
  • Friday, December 16, 10:30 am (abridged matinee)
  • Friday, December 16, 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 17, 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 17, 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 18, 5:00 pm
  • Monday, December 19, 2:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 20, 2:00 pm

ABOUT OLYMPIC BALLET THEATRE

Olympic Ballet Theatre is an emerging nonprofit ballet company presenting four productions of classical and contemporary ballets each season. Founded 41 years ago and now under the leadership of artistic directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, OBT has become a mainstay of the Snohomish County arts scene, regularly touring theaters in Everett and Edmonds. OBT provides high-quality original and classical ballet productions while maintaining family-friendly ticketing prices and intimate venues that audiences love.

OLYMPIC BALLET THEATRE
700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020 | 425-774-7570 | OlympicBallet.org

--Photos courtesy Olympic Ballet Theatre



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Cascade Winter Market is a great place to support local makers


Cascade Winter Market is a great place to shop small, support local makers, and get some unique holiday gift shopping done.

Held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10am to 4pm at Cascade K-8 Community School 2800 NE 200th St. Shoreline WA 98155

We will host 20+ art and craft vendors from the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park community and beyond. 

The event also features a bake sale with delicious homemade treats, a gift raffle, and a hot chocolate stand. 

This is a perfect place to bring the family for a festive afternoon. Admission is free. Cascade Winter Market is sponsored by the Cascade K-8 PTSA.



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Shoreline: Recology pick-up changes for Thanksgiving and weekend

 

No Recology service on Thanksgiving.
Thursday customers will be picked up on Friday
Friday customers will be picked up on Saturday

Everything back to regular schedule on Monday.


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Lake Forest Park: Republic Services pick-up schedule revised for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-26, 2022

Republic Services in LFP and Kenmore
The Republic Services collection schedule is revised for the Thanksgiving holiday. 
  • No collection will take place on Thursday, November 24, 2022. 
  • Customers with a Thursday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out on Friday, November 25, 2022. 
  • Customers with a Friday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
  • The regular collection schedule resumes on Monday, November 28, 2022. 

Please note the Republic Services administrative offices are closed on November 24, 2022 and reopen on Friday, November 25, 2022. The administrative offices are also open on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Republic Services contact information:


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Scene over the Sound: Catch of the Day

Photo by Adam Helland
Photographed over the Innis Arden Reserve. The fish is almost as big as the osprey!



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Coat Drive for The Works - PTA clothing room - Share the Warmth!


The Works is a free clothing room that provides high quality, clean, gently used children’s and teen clothing and self-care items to Shoreline School District families. Shoreline families can bring their children to “shop” for gently used, stylish clothing.

Costco currently has great adult and kid coats for $19.99 and $14.99!

More information here including map to drop off locations



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Burn ban lifted 2pm Monday November 21, 2022

The burn ban for Snohomish County was lifted, effective 2pm Monday November 21, 2022. The burn ban for Greater Pierce County was lifted at Midnight.

There are no air quality burn bans currently in effect in the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency jurisdiction upon expiration of these bans.



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Progress at Darnell Park

Plants at Darnell Park
Photo by Katie McGowan
Thank you to all 2022 Darnell Park Volunteers.

On November 19, 2022 plants were installed into areas cleaned up / mulched at our August community event.

Keep an eye on this little park, many good things to come!

--Katie McGowan



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The easiest Thanksgiving meal you'll never cook: Lake Forest Bar and Grill has you covered

Perfectly roasted

Here's a game changer for Thanksgiving dinner. Lake Forest Bar and Grill on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, will provide dinner for you.

Thanksgiving plans undetermined?? We’ve got everything you’ll need.

Carnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options available for our 3 course dinner!

Left over packages and drink kits, desserts too! We’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to!

https://lfpthanksgiving.square.site/
Order on the website or call 206-364-1261



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Sno-Isle Genealogy announces the passing of SIG President Ron Sailor

Monday, November 21, 2022

Ron Sailor
It is with great sadness that we convey that Ron Sailer, dedicated volunteer and current SIGS President, passed away on November 15, 2022, as a result of complications from an auto accident.

Ron's dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for genealogy and the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society was apparent to all who met him, and his presence will be sorely missed. Information about his services will be sent via email to the society mailing list.

Our heartfelt condolences to Ron's family and friends.

--Sno Isle Genealogical Society



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Ridgecrest Neighborhood food drive - now to the end of December

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood is holding its annual food drive to benefit Shoreline Hopelink. 

From now through the end of December, drop off non-perishable food items at Cafe Aroma and Drumlin, both in the 500 block of NE 165th (near the Crest). Make cash donations on the webpage.

GOAL: 1000 pounds - $1000



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Holiday Market at the Creativity Loft in North City Business District December 3-4, 2022


The Creativity Loft in North City is hosting a Holiday Market on December 3rd, from 10 am to 4 pm, and December 4th, from 10am to 2pm. 

There will be holiday music, a bake sale benefitting Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness, craft activities for kids, and hot cocoa for shoppers of handmade gifts for friends and family.

Free admission to shop from 15 local artisans, including Shannon Scott (mixed media art), Julie Vereb (baby and kid clothes), Sarah Hampton (ceramics and acrylic paintings), Wylde Fox (polymer clay earrings), Julieta Vitullo (typewriter poetry), GrownNGathered (silhouaire air plant holders), and Jacqueline LaBerge (leather jewelry).

The Creativity Loft ("The Loft") is a community space for artistic expression and healing. The Loft provides a co-working art studio and event space for members and guests.

The Creativity Loft 1539 NE 177th Street, Suite D, Shoreline 98155. 206-745-2281. info@thecreativityloft.com

A community space for artistic expression and healing



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Brighten the night - join the four-city Porch Light Parade


Join the cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline to celebrate communities shining bright with the 2022 Winter Porch Light Parade from December 1 - 31! 

Create light displays that will become part of a virtual map, marking the many holidays and traditions celebrated during the winter season. From porches to patios, balconies to banisters, windows or even cars, anyone can participate and help our communities transform into a magical wonderland of lights.

Registration for light displays will be open from November 14 – December 14, and a map will be available for the entire month of December for community members to tour and enjoy. 

It is free to participate in the Winter Porch Light Parade, and there will be special acknowledgement for community spirit winners.

Learn more at the Winter Porch Light Parade webpage.



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Two gift-making classes to explore at Shoreline Community College

Aromatherapy
Make your own gifts after taking these Continuing Education workshops at Shoreline Community College.

*Sat. November 26th 10am - 12pm Pamper Yourself with Aromatherapy

Explore aromatherapy combinations to create a scent you love! 

Infuse your signature scent into some artist-made organic body butter, mix up an exfoliating sugar scrub and more personal gifts. Note that this course is not for students who are sensitive to fragrances.
 
For adults and youth age 15+ . Fee: $39.00

*Sat. Dec 3rd 10am -12pm - Let's Make Gifts! Workshop

Nothing beats a hand-crafted gift! In this workshop you'll make rolled paper beads to craft jewelry, mix exotic bathtub teas using essential oils and botanicals. 
For adults and youth age 15+ (will accept students age 12-14 accompanied by an adult). Fee: $39.00

Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N
Building: SL015 Room 1515

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New HR Director for Lake Forest Park

Shannon Moore
HR Director, LFP
Shannon Moore recently joined the City of Lake Forest Park as our new Human Resources Director. 

Responsible for the overall vision and direction of the City's Human Resources' activities and programs, her role includes managing, administering, and overseeing the human resources functions, as well as providing assistance to leadership and staff. 

In addition to her 15 years of experience, Shannon brings with her a passion for supporting an organization's diversity and inclusion efforts and fostering employee engagement.

Shannon graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Human Resources and Finance and most recently earned her certification in Women's Leadership from her alma mater.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Scam


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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Dashing Through The Snow at the Phoenix Theatre

Dashing Through The Snow
written by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jaime Wooten
directed by Renee Gilbert

It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this BnB, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers.

Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the mistake of trying to end a thirty-year feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della. Ainsley and Lenora, actors from a touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the Inn to fulfill a promise. 

Add to this an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright.

But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters and their best friend, Raynerd, takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-'til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever. You’ll swear this family-friendly Jones / Hope / Wooten Christmas comedy is more fun than a joyride in a one-horse open sleigh!

*Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.

TICKETS

November 25th - December 18th

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm

Adults - $25.00
Seniors 55+/Students/US Military and Veterans - $20.00

Appropriate for ages 9+

The fine print

The Phoenix Theatre is no longer requiring proof of vaccination, nor are we requiring masks be worn. However, we still recommend them and, if you should forget yours, we can provide one for you.

Please make sure to arrive a little early to park, check in, and grab a drink or two for the show!

For safety reasons, there will be no late seating for any reason. However, we are happy to help you exchange your tickets for another show.

Please note that there is an accessible entrance behind the theater where patrons may be picked up and/or dropped off. Please make sure to check in at the front desk if you enter through the back.



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Angel Fund donation opportunity

The Shoreline School District Angel Fund helps to pay negative meal balances for students in need. 

If you are interested in donating to this fund with a credit or debit card, please contact the Food Services Office at 206-393-4209. 

If you have questions, send us an email at nutrition.services@ssd412.org

Donations by check can be mailed to the following address. Please write "Angel Fund" on the notes line.

Mailing Address: Shoreline Food Services, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155



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Gloria's Birds: There's just no sneaking up on a Cooper's Hawk!

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

 (At least I’m pretty sure it’s a Cooper’s Hawk! They look frustratingly similar to Sharp-shinned Hawks:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Adventures of an Icebreaker: Working in darkness

A CTD retrieval out of the icy Arctic Ocean. HEALY has been supporting oceanographic research conducted by various Arctic research specialists in the high latitudes over the past several months. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Deborah Heldt Cordone, Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist 1.


The icebreaker Healy is back home in Puget Sound after their latest deployment to the Arctic.

When operating in the Arctic on USCGC Healy (WAGB 20), science evolutions were conducted on an almost daily basis in varying conditions, including in the marginal ice zone, pack ice, open water, snow, sleet, day, night, and twilight.

Over the deployment’s final week of scientific operations, crew members and the science team conducted operations in darkness, which stood in contrast to the midnight sun that had been observed in July and the constant twilight previously experienced during the transit toward the North Pole. 

Sediment, water, and biological samples are obtained by deploying science equipment such as the CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) rosette, multinet, bongo nets, van veen grab, and multicore. 

These samples are then analyzed immediately in Healy’s laboratories or stored onboard for later transport to a laboratory ashore. 



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Stage 1 burn ban issued for Snohomish county Sunday


Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective 1pm Sunday, November 20, 2022.

A Stage 1 burn ban continues for Greater Pierce County.

This ban is in effect until further notice.



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Ghost Moon

Sunday, November 20, 2022

 
Photo by Barbara Twaddell

I love seeing the ghostly moon on a treetop during the day. This view is looking West around 12:15 on Monday afternoon

--Barbara Twaddell



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Rotary Sharing Tree returns to Town Center LFP

 

The Rotary Sharing Tree will be in the lower lobby of Town Center LFP (intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE) from November 27 to December 23, 2022.


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Volunteers are needed for United Way of King County’s Free Tax Prep Program

United Way of King County needs volunteers now to help us fight poverty with our Free Tax Preparation Program.

United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation program is in its 20th year! 

Funded by United Way, the IRS and the City of Seattle, the Free Tax Preparation program runs from January through April and helps people take advantage of earned income tax credits, the nation’s most vital anti-poverty measure.

Volunteers are fully trained and IRS certified to help people keep more of what they earn by leveraging some incredible anti-poverty tax credits and preparing their taxes for free.

We have both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities, which include: 
  • In-Person Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns at one of our locations across King County. All specialists are trained to obtain Advanced IRS Tax Law VITA certification.
  • Community Intake Specialists: Assist at our tax sites by maintaining client waitlists, answering questions, and connecting clients to important community resources.
  • Virtual Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns and interface with clients online via the Free Tax Preparation Campaign’s end-to-end case management tool.
Note: All locations will exercise strict COVID-19 protocols and CDC guidelines for safety. 

You do not need any prior knowledge or training to volunteer, though if you are interested in a virtual opportunity, you MUST have a high degree of computer literacy, a stable internet connection, and be willing and able to communicate with clients by phone. 

In general, it is important that our tax volunteers have a friendly attitude, a willingness to be flexible, have general computer experience, and are willing to commit to three to six hours of service a week.

The ability to speak another language is helpful, but not required. Languages in high demand include Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, and Tagalog. 

Interested in volunteering? Please click here. Questions? Email us at  freetax@uwkc.org


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Scene on the Sound: USAV Monterrey at sunset

Photo by John Slonecki
US Army Ship MONTERREY (LCU 2030) — by Richmond Beach, on November 16, 2022

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Runnymede-class large landing craft are powered watercraft in the United States Army. They replaced older USN-design landing craft, and are a typical Landing Craft Utility design with a bow ramp and large aft superstructure. 

They transport rolling and tracked vehicles, containers, and outsized and general cargo from ships offshore to shore, as well as to areas that cannot be reached by oceangoing vessels (coastal, harbor, and intercoastal waterways). It can be self-deployed or transported aboard a float-on/float-off vessel. 

It is classed for coastal service and one-man engine room operations and does not carry a U.S. Coast Guard COI (certificate of inspection) and is classified under 46 CFR subchapter C-uninspected.[1] 

The vessel's hull is built to and classed to ABS load line rules, although machinery installations generally met ABS machinery rules when built, the vessels systems are not classed by ABS. The vessel can sustain a crew of 2 warrant officers and 11 enlisted personnel for up to 18 days, and 10,000 miles. This class is also equipped with an aft anchor to assist in retracting from the beach. Several are deployed to Europe and aboard Afloat Prepositioning Ships.[2]


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Bog Whisperer: Where's Waldo (otter)?

 
Photo by Martin De Grazia

A random pile of old logs and brush at water's edge at Ronald Bog. But wait! Wild creatures are there, checking out the photographer. Can you find them both?

Ronald Bog park entrance is on N 175th St between Meridian and I-5.




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PTA Legislative Priorities: Support educational services for students with disabilities

A $400 million shortfall remains between what it costs to support educational services for students with disabilities and what the state and federal government funds. 

Students with disabilities regularly face a lack of inclusion, staffing shortages, assistive technology, and other critical supports. 

Educational services for students with disabilities aren’t “extra” and shouldn’t be funded like they are. 

One of WSPTA’s top five legislative priorities is addressing funding, inclusion, and supports in special education. 

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Forgotten veterans will receive full military honors

123 urns with remains of forgotten veterans

Story and photos by Doug Cerretti

It was stunning. As I walked into Tribute Center and Celebration Hall at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home and Cemetery (11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98133), I saw the 123 urns. I have never seen so many remains in one place.
Who are these people? 

They are 99 unclaimed Veterans, 14 Spouses and 10 dependent children. They are Veterans or dependents from the Vietnam War, Korean War, World War II, World War I, the Spanish-American War and the Indian Wars.

Corwin and Cameron were Spanish-American War vets
They are Robert V Cameron and John H Corwin, US Army veterans of the Spanish-American War. 

They are the Sutherland family, brothers Glen W, US Army and Ray C, US Navy, veterans of WWI and wife, Gertrude H and son, Ladd W. 

Sutherland family
They are Myra G Kinzie, beloved wife of John Kinzie a veteran of the Indian Wars, whose unclaimed remains have been waiting 110 years to be laid to rest.

This is the largest unclaimed recovery and interment in recent U.S. history. We were invited, November 14, 2022 to honor these 123 souls and proclaim, “they are no longer unclaimed.” 

These remains were unclaimed and forgotten, but at the ceremony we were there to change that they were unclaimed no longer, to remember them, as Soldiers never die unless forgotten. The unclaimed remains were found at Butterworth Funeral Home and Cemetery in Seattle.

Service Corporation International, www.sci-corp.com, North America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, have partnered with the Missing In America Project www.miap.us to inter the ashes of 99 veterans who never received a proper burial.

Veterans of WW I
The veterans have gone unclaimed for decades, because their families never made arrangements or they didn't have living family members to arrange a service. 

This will be the largest burial in MIAP history. The veterans will receive a dignified ceremony and final recognition of deep gratitude for their faithful service to our country.

The mission of the Missing In America Project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed remains of American veterans and their dependents.

Veterans of WWI and WWII
They visit funeral homes around the country to fulfill their mission of securing a final resting place for the forgotten heroes. Volunteers create an inventory of ashes, and verify the date of birth, date of death and any other available information.

With the exception of three to be buried at sea and seven going to Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042, they will be honorably transferred to Washington State Veterans Cemetery 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA, 16 November 2022 where they will be laid to rest with full military honors.
Myra Kinzie died 110 years ago

Tom Keating, Washington State Coordinator of the Missing in America Project, said that all the funeral homes had do is call a federal or state veterans cemetery to have these remains interred.

Butterworth was an independent, family owned business on Capitol Hill in Seattle, which now is part of the Dignity Memorial chain.



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