Shoreline: No Recology service on Monday, January 16, 2023 for MLK Jr. Day

Friday, January 13, 2023


No Service on Martin Luther King Day, Monday 1/16/23. All customer services will shift over one day.
  • Monday serviced on Tuesday
  • Tuesday serviced on Wednesday
  • Wednesday serviced on Thursday
  • Thursday serviced on Friday
  • Friday serviced on Saturday


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Email subscribers: The MLK Day of Service at North City Park is Monday, September 16, 2023

The email edition had the wrong headline for the work party Monday at North City Park.




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Shoreline Community College Continuing Education

Thursday, January 12, 2023


Registration for Winter 2023 is now open! Expand your knowledge, explore a longtime interest, study a new language, join the community band, learn science topics in STEM seminars, be creative through the Arts, and take professional development courses. Youth drama and science after school programs also available for 1st – 12th grade students this winter.

Shoreline Community College is also hosting a visiting scholar from China who will be offering Mandarin language and Chinese cultural workshops. See full list of courses taught by passionate educators and subject matter experts. 

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Edmonds Diversity Film Series

Edmonds Diversity Film Series: What Happened on First Street
Saturday, January 21, Noon

Free films on themes related to diversity, inclusion, and equity on the third Saturday of every month. 

What Happened on First Street” examines a demonstration in Snohomish, WA in the days that followed the murder of Floyd, which was caught on video and shared around the world. 

During the gathering, dozens assembled to demand racial justice even as counter-protesters showed up with guns to defend the town. Go to webpage to watch film and trailer.

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Support Shorecrest wrestlers at home event Thursday


Wrestling Thursday 1/12/2023
Shorecrest HS vs Mountlake Terrace
Varsity 7pm 
Come earlier for concessions and to get good seats

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door to support the wrestling program.




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Jobs: ShoreLake Arts Education Director

ShoreLake Arts
Education Director
$57,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Permanent, full-time position with local arts organization.

Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the Education Manager is responsible for:
● Setting the strategic direction of arts education programming;
● Managing education programs, including After School Enrichment and Pay What You Can classes,
summer & one-day camps, teen and adult classes and workshops, and hands-on art at community
events;
● Developing new education programming that meets community needs, achieves financial and
service goals, and advances the mission of ShoreLake Arts;
● Recruiting, managing, and directing the work of teaching artists;
● Collaborating with strategic partners and building new strategic partnerships; and
● Creating, maintaining, and reporting program budgets and service data in line with organizational
budgets and goals.



 

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MLK Day of Service work party at North City Park Monday

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Join other volunteers to lay down mulch on newly planted areas, or, help build the small trail through an area designated as an Interpretive woodland garden, or survey the four acre park for recent storm damage, freeing our young native plants from fallen limbs.

North City Park 19201 10th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

On Monday, January 16, you are invited to join us in North City Park from 10am to 1pm to continue our volunteer community effort to make this the best Family Friendly Forest in North City!!

On this day we would like to form into teams to either
  • Lay down mulch on newly planted areas, or
  • help build the small trail through an area designated as an Interpretive woodland garden, or
  • survey the 4 acre park for recent storm damage, freeing our young native plants from fallen limbs.

The MLK Day of Service has grown during the last quarter-century and its impact has increased as more Americans embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities. Come to North City Park and become a part of this tradition!

Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves if you have them (we have some to lend you if you don't have them). We'll have all the other tools you'll need. 

We will have water to drink but if you are planning on being in the Park for the full three hours you may want to bring a snack. There are no restroom facilities in the Park. We can direct you to the closest public facility.

Sign in at the canopy at the Park entrance and we'll get you connected with a work team of your choice! Park along the park fence line on 10th Ave NE or in the North City School Parking lot. North City Park is located at 19201 10th Avenue NE Shoreline.

Advance sign up is appreciated. North City Park/ GreenShoreline



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Like water off a duck's back

Photo by Jan Hansen

What's it like to see water run off of a duck's back? It would be hard to find a picture in the other Washington.

--Jan Hansen



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Shorewood Girls wrestling 1/11/2023

Shorewood girls wrestling team December 2022
Photo by Clark Norton

By Clark Norton

The Shorewood girls team wrestled Wednesday night in an event that was truly historic. It was the first ever dual meet hosted by the girls team as they welcomed in the Warriors of Edmonds-Woodway, the only other school in WESCO South with enough wrestlers to qualify for dual meets.

The bouts began at 145 pounds with Shorewood sophomore Izzy Crave, a second generation Shorewood wrestler, up first. Crave started cautiously before turning up the intensity and powering through her opponent for a first round pin. After freshman Abbu Chishungu also pinned her opponent in the first round at 170 pounds Shorewood held an early 12-0 lead in the team score.

The two teams traded forfeits at 100 and 105 pounds to get them to the 110 pound weight class. Freshman Finley Houck gave up a quick takedown to fall behind, but never lost her cool and her confidence. After retaking the lead with a reversal and nearfall, Houck put the match away with a pin in the second period for her team leading 15th win of the season.

Stormray senior captain Fiona Blair bumped up a weight class from 115 to 120 pounds with Shorewood looking to extend their team lead. For Blair and fellow senior co-captains Abby Tveit and Kiana Yoshimura this was not only their first home meet, but also their Senior Night. The trio make up the first ever senior class of wrestlers for Shorewood, with Tveit and Yoshimura the first two Stormray girls to ever wrestle all six years from 7th through 12th grade.

Amidst the fanfare it was not easy sledding for Blair. She could not get her offensive attacks going and trailed going into the 3rd period. Call it determination, competitive spirit, or maybe just plain anger, but Blair unleashed an avalanche in the 3rd as she out-scored her opponent 9-1 in the period for an 11-5 victory.

Two bouts later Abby Tveit put a stamp on the evening. Tveit took her opponent straight from her feet to her back for a pin in only 30 seconds. Thanks to the hard work of the whole team and the leadership of the senior captains, Shorewood rolled to a 39-21 victory and opened a new chapter in the history of wrestling in Shoreline.

Shorewood girls wrestle next this Saturday, January 14, 2023 in the Ragnarok Girls Tournament at Curtis High School.

Shorewood Record: 2-0 Overall, 1-0 WESCO South
Shorewood 39 - Edmonds-Woodway 21
@ Shorewood High School

*Match began at 145 pounds

100: Ny Ny Pendleton (EW) win by forfeit
105: Libby Norton (SW) win by forfeit
110: Finley Houck (SW) pinned Leslie Chvez-Rojas 2:59
115: Double Forfeit
120: Fiona Blair (SW) dec. Hannah Baldock 11-5
125: Emily Reed (EW) win by forfeit
130: Ellie Van Horn (SW) pinned Stephanie Hernandez-Gonzalez 0:56
135: Abby Tveit (SW) pinned Jennifer Reinoso 0:30
140: Grace Fitting (SW) dec. Aly Fellores 9-8
*145: Izzy Crave (SW) pinned Jael Whitaker 0:56
155: Double Forfeit
170: Abbu Chishungu (SW) pinned Vilhemine Magne 1:27
190: Payton Harp (EW) win by forfeit



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WeatherWatcher: Atmospheric Rivers -- we have one right now

 
UW WRF-GFS 4km 72 hour rainfall forecast ending at Saturday 4pm

An atmospheric river has arrived, one in a series of many that have been coming in off the Pacific ocean and mainly impacting California and Southern Oregon. There's a lot of hype implied with this type of weather system, but they are in fact very common and very normal in West Coast winters.

In the 1990's the term "Pineapple Express" was typically used to describe an atmospheric river. They are basically a plume of subtropical or tropical moisture that is pulled in by a low pressure or trough in the northeast Pacific and directed into the west coast by the jet stream

Probably at least half of our rain events through the fall, winter, and spring seasons are the result of an atmospheric river to some degree. Some atmospheric rivers bring a half inch of rain, others can bring 2-3 inches of rain during a 2-5-day single event. Some have lasted over 7 days, bringing continuous moderate rainfall to the area at the rate of a half inch to one inch per day.

The mountains often get much heavier rain in most rain events. Atmospheric rivers can cause river flooding in the lowlands due to the typically higher snow levels often associated with them. The big snowstorm we had December 26-30, 1996, ended in a long-lived atmospheric river that started as snowfall. 

Several snowstorms that week brought up to about 20 inches of accumulated snow on the ground. I recorded a low temperature of 10°F one morning that week with an analogue thermometer under the trees in the front yard. Then the atmospheric river hit bringing another 4 inches of snow. We had a total of 24 inches of accumulated snow, before that event changed everything over to rain. 

Then it warmed up to the mid 50's with several inches of rain falling over the course of the next several days. All the snow was melted within a 24-hour period. Weight of the rain-soaked snow caused a lot of roof collapses in the area.

Forecast:

For our current atmospheric river, I consider it a moderate one. It's expected to last about 3 days. During the 72-hour period ending at 4pm Saturday we are expected to get around 1.5 to 1.75 inches of rain. This is enough to get standing water in places and maybe some minor urban flooding where storm drains are blocked with debris.

Starting Wednesday evening, as of this writing, rain is expected to pick up if it hasn't already. Rain is expected to be steady and moderate through Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will range in the mid 50's for highs and lower to mid 40's for lows.

We get a bit of a break from the rain Sunday evening through Tuesday with only a chance of rain showers during that period. Temperatures cool down a bit with highs ranging in the mid to upper 40's and lows near 40°F. Tuesday night more rain is expected to return and last through Wednesday.

Longer range shows a drier pattern setting up for the last week of January. This could be a good time to get some yard work clean up done. Current model ideas show potential for colder air first week of February. That's too far off to say what might happen but it's a pattern that suggests potential for more wintery weather.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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More accolades for Shorecrest girls soccer team


The Herald named their 2022 All-Area high school girls soccer teams

After their highly successful season this past fall, leaving them as District 1 and WesCo champions, and 4th in 3A State, our Shorecrest girls soccer team received a number of accolades from the Herald. 

The following players were named to the All-Area team:
  • 1st Team: Ava Jensen, Giulia Menning
  • 2nd Team: Nora Patterson, Tayvi Khann, Darci Dalziel, Tatiana Zahajko
Coach of the Year: Mindy Dalziel



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Quicknine with Moss at the Hidden Door Saturday January 14, 2023


Join us for a much needed dose of QUICKNINE, with MOSS! ---- IT IS OKAY TO HAVE FUN AGAIN! 

Dear Shoreline Friends... Please join us this Saturday night at The Hidden Door on Aurora for some down-to-earth Rock and Roll with great friends. See you on Saturday! 

EVENT LINK JAN 14 https://fb.me/e/2lv3HzTER

Doors open at 7pm, Moss at 8pm, Quicknine at 9:30pm

The Hidden Door is at 14525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 - and the door is in back of the building!



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Campbell brothers and Suni Tolton to be honored at Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Edmonds January 16


For their longstanding commitment to helping others — particularly those in underserved communities — Edmonds car dealership owners Kurt and Craig Campbell and Shoreline resident Suni Tolton have been selected as the 2023 Beloved Community Award recipients by the Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL) Board of Directors.

The awards will be presented during LEVL’s 5th annual Tribute to Rev, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., — Inspiring a Beloved Community in Song, Spoken Word and Dance — at the Edmonds Waterfront Center at 6pm Monday January 16. 2023. 

General admission tickets for the Evening Program are $15 and can be purchased through Eventbrite at levlmlk2023.eventbrite.com or at beloved4all.org

Suni Tolton
Tolton, the diversity and inclusion coordinator for the City of Shoreline, has worked across boundaries of race, gender, gender identity, national origin, and social and economic status to unite neighborhoods and communities by strengthening social well-being and enhancing cultural pluralism. 

Her initiatives have included community leadership luncheons; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) public trainings and newsletters as well as individual coaching and mentoring, said Donnie Griffin, LEVL’s founder and president.

“Suni’s reach of involvement extends beyond Shoreline from Seattle and throughout Snohomish County,” Griffin said. 
“She is passionate about her work, a continuous learner and a friend to many who lead in the DEI world, whether they work in government institutions, businesses or community-based organizations.”

Kurt and Craig Campbell
For well over a decade, Kurt and Craig Campbell’s commitment and personal compassion to reach out to the “least of us” can best be demonstrated by their inspiring leadership of hundreds of volunteers, which has led to the development of Shoreline’s Jacob’s Well. 

Jacob’s Well, under the nonprofit Vision House umbrella of services, provides transitional housing, child care and support services for homeless mothers, as well as for men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in a separate location.

Additionally, utilizing the resources of their family business Campbell Auto Group, the two brothers have continuously empowered and partnered with dozens of faith-based nonprofit and charitable organizations to improve the quality of life of marginalized communities throughout Snohomish and King Counties.

“Kurt and Craig are excellent models of our Beloved Community values — creating communities free of hatred, injustice and poverty,” Griffin said. “LEVL is excited to shine a light on their good works.”

Featured speaker for the “When Love Changes Things”-themed program is Leilani Miller, executive director of Millennia Ministries, an Everett-based Snohomish County social services organization dedicated to breaking the chains of poverty, injustice and oppression.

A Beloved Community – Morning Program for children and families will take place from 9:30 to 11:30am also on January 16 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. 

Admission to the Morning Program is free and will feature local performers in addition to a variety of fun activities specially designed for children and families. These include a cooking demonstration for children, art workshops, tap and ballet dance lessons, internet safety classes and children’s storytelling.

The Edmonds Waterfront Center is located at 220 Railroad Ave in Edmonds


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Bloodworks Northwest declares Emergency Blood Shortage

Facing a severe blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing a “Code Red” emergency asking everyone who is eligible and feeling healthy to fill immediate appointments to give blood.

Donations dropped significantly due to winter weather and the holiday season. 

Hospitals have been advised to conserve the limited onsite supplies to maintain a supply for emergencies, especially Type O blood and platelets. 

A Code Red is declared after four consecutive days of emergency levels.

Same day blood donation appointments are available at most locations. Right now, universal Type O blood is extremely important, especially for trauma and emergency situations when the patient’s blood type in unknown. 

Showing up for the donation appointment is just as important as making it. People not showing up to appointments impacts the ability to collect enough blood. For assistance finding an appointment or to reschedule, call 800-398-7888.

All regions of the U.S. are currently experiencing a shortage, so assistance from other centers is uncertain or minimal.

Responding to emergencies requires blood that is already collected, tested, on the shelves, and ready for immediate use by first responders and medical staff.

39% of the population has O+ blood, and only 9% of the population has O- blood. You do not need to know your blood type to become a blood donor.

It takes about an hour to give blood from check-in to post-donation cookie. Information about who can donate and where, is available at www.bloodworksnw.org

Bloodworks Donor Centers and Blood Drives

Appointments and information at BloodworksNW.org or 800-398-7888. See our list of Donor Centers and Blood Drives.



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Metro proposes bus route changes to serve light rail stations - take the survey

Detail from map of proposed bus routes from Metro

As Sound Transit extends Link light rail north to five new stations in coming years, King County Metro is working to improve public transportation for communities in northwest King County and southwest Snohomish County.

Working in collaboration with Sound Transit, Community Transit, and other partners, Metro is developing potential bus route improvements to meet residents’ priority transportation needs as new light rail stations open in 2024.

“With Link light rail’s five new stations under construction from Northgate to Lynnwood, we’re delivering on our vision to build a world-class regional transit network connecting millions more people with reliable, carbon-free transportation,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine, who also serves as Sound Transit Board Chair. 
“The mobility needs of our communities are a top priority and have shaped the initial planning. Now, we are seeking public guidance to ensure the voices of our riders are heard as we expand and improve Metro bus service to connect to our newest light rail stations.”

We invite you to learn more and take our survey on these proposed bus routes by March 10.

What we’ve heard so far

When we surveyed the communities around the coming north King and South Snohomish County stations in 2022, we heard it’s currently difficult to travel east-west across this area, and improving these options is important. People also told us they value more all-day bus service instead of peak-only service, and that longer travel time is a barrier to more transit usage.

Other community priorities included
  • Transferring between modes should be convenient, accessible and reliable.
  • Night owl service is important for those traveling later in the evening.
  • There are destinations and neighborhoods in the area that don’t currently have transit service.
Our proposed bus route changes

Based on what we heard from the public and our partners in our first round of engagement, we are proposing bus route changes to
  • Create new east-west connections to light rail and community destinations.
  • Provide more all-day service instead of peak-only service.
  • Add additional service on nights and weekends.

These proposed route changes incorporate feedback from our first survey, conversations with community-based organizations, and in-depth review and input from our community board and key partners, including other transit agencies.

Visit our Lynnwood Link project page to review each route in detail.

We’ll use your feedback on these potential routes to create a final bus service proposal for community review later this year.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Ikea kit

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE





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Physical Poetry dance show Friday - Saturday - tickets still available


The Shorecrest Hip Hop team is bringing back their annual dance show, Physical Poetry! 

Our student dancers, as well as the various local studio dancers we have invited, are excited to bring this amazing show back to the stage. 

We would like to invite our community to experience our show and support our dancers!

Here are the show details:
*For being an important part of our community, we have a discount code for the 2:30pm Saturday Matinee show. Instead of $20 per ticket, type “community” to purchase for $12.

We are looking forward to bringing together our community with dance and hope you will join us!


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Shop with a Cop brings joy to all

Cops and kids at Target. Photo from LFPPD

Story from Lake Forest Park Police

The 2022 Holiday with Heroes, “Shop with a Cop” event is in the books! 
The event started at the LFP station where officers (and Chief Harden (right) were paired with a student. They made shopping lists for the family members and what they wanted to buy, before heading out. Photos courtesy LFPPD

With the generous donation from Lake Forest Park Rotary Club, officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department participated in our 8th annual event. 

Special thanks to King County Sheriff's Office (Shoreline police, Kenmore police, Woodinville police) and Washington State Patrol for sending officers to help out, and to Lake Forest Park Police Lieutenant Diego Zanella for organizing the event. 

This girl found her heart's desire. Photo courtesy LFPPD.

This year’s kids were chosen from LFP, Brookside, and Briarcrest elementary schools by the school district family advocates. 

Photo courtesy LFPPD

Each child provided a wish list for their family, and we shopped for 67 family members in our community. 

Photo courtesy LFPPD

The gifts were wrapped and delivered to the families, including gift cards for grocery shopping with best wishes for a happy holiday season. 
It's a serious business picking the right color of nail polish. You have to see every option first.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

Thank you to the LFP Rotary Club and LFP City Hall volunteers for helping us gift wrap. We also want to thank the Sutton family, Albertsons, Target, and Starbucks for their generous donations. 

Shoreline Police were delighted to be part of the event - and this girl got three shoppers of her very own. Photo courtesy Shoreline Police.

We even had citizens donating while the kids were shopping!

Capt. Tim Meyer and Chief Kelly Park, Shoreline Police

Special shout out to Woodinville Target, and the awesome staff for their great support. 

This event helps spread holiday cheer to those who may need a little extra this time of year and we can’t wait to do it again next year!



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Shoreline Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate Program

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Up to $2000 rebates offered for rain gardens in Shoreline
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Have a New Year's resolution to get your garden in order? The Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate Program is accepting applications! Winter is the perfect time to plan out your new garden. Eligible properties can receive up to $2,000. 

The Surface Water Utility offers rebates up to $2,000 for Shoreline home or business owners to install a rain garden or native vegetation landscaping on their property. These features are part of a natural approach to managing rainwater flows and help recreate a forest-like environment in our city by allowing rainwater to soak into the soils and return to groundwater resources and waterways, naturally.  

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International trumpet soloist performs with Philharmonia Northwest in Shoreline February 12, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bowden
International trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden is in town February 12, 2023 to perform with Seattle chamber orchestra, Philharmonia Northwest at Shorecrest's Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

This concert will include the consortium premiere of a trumpet concerto by JUNO Award-winning composer, Vivian Fung.

Mary launched a consortium where orchestras came together to hire composer Vivian Fung to write a trumpet concerto. 

Philharmonia Northwest was one of the eight orchestras taking part in this project - so their consortium premiere is one of eight exclusive performances of this new work!

This concert will be held at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on February 12th at 2:00pm, features soloist, Mary Elizabeth Bowden, and is conducted by Julia Tai.

SHORECREST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 2:00PM
Tickets and more information here

This February concert features the magnificent sounds of brass instruments. Made famous by cartoons and television shows, Gioachino Rossini‘s William Tell Overture is one of the composer’s most popular pieces on the concert stage. 

Lauded as “One of today’s most eclectic composers” (NPR), Vivian Fung wrote her trumpet concerto for the virtuosic trumpeter, Mary Elizabeth Bowden that “stretches the imagination of what is possible for the instrument.” 

The concert concludes with the lush and picturesque Third Symphony “Rheinish” by Robert Schumann. 

Assad premiere

Program notes about Vivian Fung's Concerto: 

"Trumpet Concerto is a virtuosic, tour de force work displaying the capabilities of the Eb, Flugelhorn, and Piccolo Trumpets and stretches the imagination to what is possible for the instruments. 
'Written for trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden, the concerto originally was inspired by a conversation about Mary’s journey in her solo career in general, and as a woman in a male-dominated field. Ideas of striving, overcoming challenges, frustration, passion, and ultimately joy and celebration are all explored in this piece."

Classical Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden has built an in-demand career as a soloist, praised for her “splendid, brilliant” playing (Gramophone Magazine) and her “pure, refined, and warm” tone (American Record Guide). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, she has also worked to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative, collaborative commissioning projects and award-winning albums.



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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day


January 9, 2023 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

A shout out to our local police - Shoreline Police, Lake Forest Park Police, Kenmore Police.

Correction: January 9th

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Shoreline School Board hybrid meeting Wednesday January 10, 2023

The Shoreline School Board will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00pm. 

The meeting will be held in person at 6:00pm in the Board Room, Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) (center of the building) and streamed via Zoom.

  • Presentation:First Reading: District Instructional Materials Committee (DIMC) 
    • Recommendations 
  • Action Items:Adoption of Revisions to Policy and Procedure 1120/1120P, Annual Organizational Meeting
  • Adoption of Revisions to Policy 1230, Legislative Representative

If you would like to provide written public comment for the Regular Board Meeting, you can do so by filling out this online form by 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 10,  and it will be provided to the Board. There will also be a live public comment period during the meeting for those who attend in person or via Zoom.

Link to attend via Zoom:
https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/89474052013?pwd=WVRNYlVZQkxNQk4rQ2JjeitsdTNLUT09
Webinar ID: 894 7405 2013
Passcode: 009741
Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833

Meeting agenda



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SAGE club event January 13, 2023

Free event at the Shoreline Teen Center! 

SAGE is the teen centers LGBTQ+ and allies club. Drop by on January 13, 2023 for Karaoke! 

This is a free event, free games, free food, free fun! SAGE, Sexuality and Gender Equality, club happens each month on the second Friday at 4:00pm during our teen center drop in hours. The teen center is open Fridays from 2:30 to 9:00pm!

The teen center is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Check out our events and activities on the City of Shoreline Website. Check out past and future SAGE events on Active net and Instagram!



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Parks Maintenance Worker - entry level

City of Shoreline
Parks Maintenance Worker I
$28.96 - $35.23 Hourly
Closing date January 29, 2023

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work Saturday through Wednesday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.

This job is represented by Local Union No.763. First consideration will be given to internal Local 763 members who express written interest in this job to Human Resources during the first 5-day period of this posting notice.

Job offer to the most successful candidate is contingent upon verification of driving history and a successful passing of a criminal background check.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of park equipment and facilities; to operate a variety of park maintenance vehicles, equipment and tools; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; basic landscaping maintenance including planting, trimming, watering, mowing, raking, clearing debris; preparation of ball fields, tennis courts and shelters; trash pick-up and graffiti clean-up; inspect parks and facilities for damage, vandalism, broken equipment or hazardous conditions; assist in tree removal; operate a variety of vehicles, gas powered equipment or power tools.

License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid/CPR certificate.
Possession of valid and insurable state-issued driver's license.
Possession of valid flagging certification.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing state/federal pre-employment background checks.

Job description and application



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As if it never were - the Shoreline Pool site

 
Photo by Gidget Terpstra
By Diane Hettrick

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, Shoreline had a public pool. It was old, small, and lacked a diving well, hot pools, and other amenities, but it was in constant use.

Generations of local kids learned to swim there and some continued on to get their Red Cross certification. Swim and dive teams - boys and girls - from our high schools used the pool as their training area. 

Kayak classes were held in the evening. Special needs kids were able to have water time in a heated, indoor space. 

The land is owned by the Shoreline School District, which has no immediate plans for it. The pool was owned by the City of Shoreline, which arranged for the demolition and restoration of the site. Now that the grass has grown, a new resident would never know that a pool had been there.

The City of Shoreline has grant money and would love to put in a picnic shelter, which would open the adjacent Shoreline Park to community events.

As for the pool, there are plans in the works. Garrett Oppenheim, Assistant to the City Manager of Kenmore, is in charge of plans for a regional aquatic center.

I am happy to report that the City of Kenmore received two $100,000 grants from King County to perform aquatic center feasibility studies. We have partnered with the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline for one study and with the city of Kirkland for the other. 

Our four cities are working together to prepare an RFP to issue in late January or early February and expect to select a consultant in March with their work to be completed in November.


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PTA Reflections Reception Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Shoreline Schools families, students, staff, and interested community members are welcome and invited to attend the PTA Reflections Reception, this Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The reception will be held 6:30 - 7:45pm in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE), north end of the building.

Come see the artwork of over 100 creative Shoreline School District students, grades K-12, participating in this year's Reflections art program. 

This year's theme is "Show Your Voice!"

Reflections is an annual, theme-focused art contest that is sponsored by local, state and national PTAs. 

Reflections promotes and recognizes student creativity.

Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 is the sponsor of Reflections and this reception!



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Celebrate Lunar New Year at the 2023 ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival

Monday, January 9, 2023

Lion dancers
2023 ShoreLake Arts 
Lantern Festival
January 28, 2023

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us!

Join the community as ShoreLake Arts celebrate the year of the rabbit with a Lion Dance and Kung Fu Show! 

The festival starts at noon with lanterns, food trucks, and free family friendly crafts. 

Lion Dance by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association will start around 2:00pm.

When: Saturday, January 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 3:30pm
Location: North City Elementary School - 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Lion Dances are traditionally performed at festivals or big occasions to bring good fortune and chase away evil spirits. The Lion Dance is one of the most important Chinese New Year traditions. It is performed to bring prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year.

Everyone is welcome to come and learn about cultures which celebrate the lunar new year. 

Free to attend (all ages) donations greatly appreciated so we can continue to provide cultural events in our community.

Discover more about the ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival!

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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Master Gardener classes for 2023

WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners Workshops and Classes for 2023

Learn something new or brush up on your gardening skills in 2023. The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will offer their popular series, Growing Groceries classes and Bellevue Demonstration Garden (BDG) workshops, beginning in January 2023.

Gardeners of all ages and skills can find a topic of interest. WSU Master Gardeners and guest speakers present from their own experience and include up-to-date science-based information from WSU Extension. All classes are presented on Zoom and are open to anyone in King County and beyond.


Photo credit: Gia Parsons
Growing Groceries Gardening Classes for 2023

WSU Extension Master Gardeners present their fifth season of Growing Groceries classes, beginning Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and continuing on selected Wednesdays until mid-June. Classes are presented on Zoom from 7pm to 8:30pm.

There is a fee for individual classes, with a discount for the entire series. Registration is required. Find all the details at https://mgfkc.org/education/growinggroceries

Bellevue Demonstration Garden (BDG) Saturday Workshops for 2023

WSU Extension Master Gardeners present the new season of workshops beginning Saturday, January 21, 2023, and continuing on selected Saturdays until October. Workshops are presented on Zoom from 9:30am to 10:30am and registration is required. 

There is a fee for individual classes, and two series will be offered at a discount. Find all the details at https://mgfkc.org/education/bdg-workshops.



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Work parties at Twin Ponds January 8 and 15, 2023

It may be a new year, but that doesn't mean Sunday work parties at Twin Ponds are over! 

GreenShoreline.org will be hosting two different planting events to fill in areas that have been previously dominated by holly, ivy, blackberry, and other introduced weeds. 

Come to one or both and experience the joy of getting a plant in the ground.

Sundays January 8 and 15, 2023 9am to noon

Twin Ponds Park 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 + Google Map




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Seattle Wind Symphony winter concert February 11, 2023

Seattle Wind Symphony is performing a winter concert at Shorecrest PAC (Performing Arts Center) on February 11, 2023 at 7:30pm, Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Tickets are on sale now (General $25 / Student $10). Tickets and more information here 

Seattle Wind Symphony presents a winter concert of works inspired by people and events throughout history.




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King County Conservation District Board of Supervisors 2023 election

The following individuals are running for Position #3 (alphabetical by last name):

King Conservation District is holding an election for Seat #3 on the Board of Supervisors. Voting begins January 24, 2023 and ends February 14, 2023. 

King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that do not participate in the District).

You will be able to access your ballot through the online portal here starting January 24, 2023 at 8:00am.

Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County will be hosting a candidate forum Thursday, January 26 at 7pm.

See LWVSKC Candidate Forum

Voting

Like the last three years, the King Conservation District election will primarily rely on electronic ballot access in partnership with Democracy Live with alternative options for requesting physical ballots. King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results.

Ballots will be available to eligible voters online from January 24, 2023, at 8:00am through February 14, 2023, at 8:00pm. Voters may return ballots electronically through the online ballot access system. The online ballot portal works with most smartphones and browsers. If you have issues, please try using a different phone or browser before contacting KCD.

Physical ballots must be postmarked by February 14, 2023, and received by February 23, 2023, to be counted. Physical ballots may also be dropped off at King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057.

King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that do not participate in the District).

If you have questions or need assistance voting, please contact elections@kingcd.org or call 425-282-1900.

Once you voted you can track your ballot’s progress. Please allow for up to 3 business days after submission to process your ballot. If you have questions about whether your ballot has been received and processed, call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).



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Almost Antiques Guild January 12, 2023 at Richmond Beach Library

Sunday, January 8, 2023


The Shoreline Historical Museum is very excited to announce their first Almost Antiques Guild of 2023! 

This event will be at the Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 2pm. 

Bring a collection you want to share with your community or come listen to people tell stories about their own valued objects.

You can register using the link below and if you are planning on bringing a collection to share, please email us at shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org

Register here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/639cb5a32728c53700de0e82



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Shoreline Real Estate Market - 2022 Year in Review

2022 Real estate sales and price graph
Courtesy Windermere Real Estate

Happy New Year!

2022 was a story of two different markets. The year started with the January statistics reflecting the effects of frigid weather, coronavirus surge and depleted inventory – only 19 sales with the median price of $875,100. 

As the weather warmed up and our spring market came into full swing, in March we reached a record high median price of $910,000 with 49 sales. April and May followed with increased sales and stable median price of $905,000.
 
Data courtesy Windermere Real Estate via MLS

The second half of the year brought rising interest rates, increased inventory and a corresponding softening of prices. We finished the year with December posting only 21 sales at a $715,000 median price compared to December 2021 with 47 sales and a $780,000 median price.

The MLS statistics show 1.9 months of inventory at the end of December, well below what is considered a balanced market with 4-6 months of supply.

Matthew Gardner, the Windermere chief economist, expects sale prices will continue to decline through the first half of 2023 but, with mortgage rates expected to slowly fall from current levels, they should start increasing again in the second half of the year with a more normalized pace of appreciation based on historical averages.

--Lella Norberg is a Shoreline resident and a Managing Broker with Windermere Real Estate Shoreline. She can be reached at lnorberg@windermere.com



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