Free parent education event February 28, 2023 - how to handle kids' screen time

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Michelle Brode from the
Parenting Coaching Institute
Since the COVID pandemic started, our kids have turned to screens to attend online school, work on homework and socialize with friends. 

Most families have struggled with too much screen time and the inability to reel it back in. 

Come learn useful tools to approach this with more confidence at a free parent education event on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Einstein Middle School from 7-8:30pm. 

Guest speaker is Michelle Brode from the Parenting Coaching Institute and this event is sponsored by the Shoreline PTA Council Mental Health Committee and Sound Supports.


If you are unable to attend, Shoreline PTA Council will be recording the session and will send a link at your request to mentalhealth@shorelinepta.org



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Gloria Nagler photo featured in The Seattle Times

Stealth seagull. Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Not for the first time, a photo by Gloria Nagler has been selected for publication in The Seattle Times Pacific Magazine. 

Readers will know that Gloria's photos of birds and insects and her charming captions appear several times a week on our pages.





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A dominant Shorewood girls wrestling team crowned 3A/4A Region 1 Champions - and on to State

Shorewood girls wrestling team and coaches

By Clark Norton

The Shorewood Girls Wrestling team had a huge day on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the 3A/4A Region 1 tournament. The Stormrays brought ten competitors to the event, hosted by Snohomish High School, and faced off against wrestlers from 35 other schools.

The team wrestled strong from the very beginning, with 9 of the 10 wrestlers advancing out of the first round into the quarterfinals. Of those nine quarterfinalists, four advanced to the semifinals and then the finals.

Those who lost in the quarters were not to be denied though. Shorewood wrestlers went 9-3 in consolation loser-out matches. Ultimately, senior Abby Tveit, senior Fiona Blair, and sophomore Izzy Crave were able to survive and advance to state. Sophomore Aly Fellores came up just short, but was still able to earn a spot as first alternate to state.

In the finals Shorewood's biggest and smallest wrestlers made the team proud. At 170 pounds senior Kiana Yoshimura faced off against freshman teammate Abbi Chishungu. Chishungu was able to score the first takedown, but Yoshimura quickly turned the tide and pinned her in just 23 seconds to earn a Regional title.

In the lightweights Shorewood had back-to-back finalists in sophomore Libby Norton at 100 pounds and freshman Finley Houck at 105. Norton was completely dominant over Arlington’s Araxi Cruz, ranked 3rd in the state. Norton built a 7-1 advantage, repeatedly smashing Cruz into the mat, before getting the pin in the second period.

Finley Houck faced off against Kamiak’s Rebecca Serati, ranked #5 in the state. This match came after Houck had to rally from a 2-0 deficit for a hard fought 3-2 victory over Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Mason, ranked #6, in the semifinals. The Stormray freshman was able to secure an early takedown and control the flow of the match as she won 7-2.

With three champions, four other state qualifiers, one state alternate, and two other wrestlers that won at least one match each, the Shorewood team was able to best all 35 other schools and be crowned the 3A/4A Region 1 Champions. On to State!!



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Not that far north: Nuisance property in Lynnwood had eight stolen cars, illegal drugs, firearms

52 cars on site - 8 stolen
Photo courtesy Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
At approximately 6:45am on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 members of the Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force (SNOCAT) with assistance from Region 1 SWAT, North Sound Metro SWAT, and the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force served a search warrant on a residence and property located in the 21300 block of Locust Way in unincorporated Lynnwood.
 
SNOCAT detectives conducted a long-term investigation of the residence regarding the trafficking of stolen vehicles and parts. 

While conducting a search of the property today, detectives located a total of 52 vehicles, eight of which had been reported stolen from various local jurisdictions. Additionally, evidence of illegal drug trafficking, multiple firearms, and ammunition was discovered. Multiple people were arrested from the residence for outstanding arrest warrants.

A 25-year-old Everett man was arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance. A second male resident was arrested for providing false statements to a law enforcement officer and for investigation of trafficking stolen vehicles and vehicle parts.

The residence has been deemed a nuisance following multiple complaints from neighbors and others in the community of hazardous and unhealthy living conditions and suspicion of criminal activity.



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Flower Power returns to Seattle

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Photo courtesy NW Flower and Garden Show
By Bruce Bennett

From February 15 through 19, 2023 the Seattle Metro Area will see visitors swarming around the Seattle Convention Center like bees around spring flowers. 

This is because the second largest flower and garden show in the country (after the venerable 200-year-old Philadelphia Flower Show), the 2023 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, will be taking place. 

Themed ‘Spring Vibes Only,’ the event boasts more than twenty-five landscape displays spread across six acres (!) of floor space. 

An expanded ‘City Living’ display on the Convention Center’s Skybridge area provides inspiration to plant lovers who may not have much outdoor space with which to work.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Visitors to the festival can learn how to bring those urban garden dreams to life at ‘Container Wars.’ 

And, let’s not forget the mix of design competitions, exhibits, book-signings and the festival’s largest-ever plant market and garden-related vendors who will provide visitors with all things botanical in one, specially curated venue with over 50 nurseries and specialty plant vendors from Washington, Oregon and California. 

There’s a reason this festival has been one of the largest, most-attended shows in the country for the past 30+ years. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, potting petunias on your apartment balcony, just starting to dig in the dirt or happen to enjoy DIY projects, there’s something for everyone here.

Seminars are well-attended
Photo courtesy NW Flower and Garden Show
During each of the five days of the event, Sunset Magazine sponsors an assortment of changing workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. 

I doubt visitors will ever find this many educational programs at any home and garden show in the country. 

Garden Art
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

With some one hundred time slots available across all five days, nationally and internationally known professors, authors and gardening experts are sharing their advice on everything from ‘Great Structural Plants for all Landscapes,’ to ‘Go Bold: Tropical Accents for Inspiring Containers’ and ‘100% Success with Your New Vegetable Garden.’ 

Visit the show’s webpage (gardenshow.com) for a full list and times of seminars and other programs. 

During the show’s peak hours, you can expect the four lecture halls to be close to capacity.

While the varied lectures will provide images, ideas and possibilities for the gardens of the festival visitors, there will also be plenty of gardening organizations in attendance who can provide more specific answers concerning plants, designs or product specialties. 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
For all-round excellent information and referrals, remember to stop by one of the two Master Gardener Booths. 

As this program is celebrating its fiftieth-year anniversary this year, visitors can look forward to seeing a new Washington State Master Gardeners Booth. 

This is in addition to the Master Gardeners of King County Booth which has been a fixture at the festival for many years. 

The King County program is the original Master Gardener Program and is the forerunner and model of all such programs across the country! 

County residents have in-person access to some forty clinics across our part of the state and year-round email access to access the clinic located at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. Each county in Washington has its own program and answer clinics in multiple locations.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
I think a good part of this show’s popularity is based on people’s anticipation for the return of Spring. 

We go through a pretty dreary winter where we are inside much of the time and, when we finally feel like spring is arriving in the neighborhood, we just want to get out and start finding new ideas (and plants) for our dismal, dormant landscapes and containers. 

One particular aspect of the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival I do appreciate is that the displays are not just bunches of forced flowers in bloom and on display. 

The lecturers, vendors and attendees we meet are passionate about, not only gardening but, how to develop the gardens and the reasons behind successful, thriving planting beds. 

This show gives people new ideas and the education of how to develop and implement them.

Single-day tickets for the festival will cost $26. If visitors are short on time, half-day tickets are available for $13. and are good for admission after 3:00pm Wednesday - Saturday and after 2:00pm on Sunday.


Multi-day and children tickets are also available. Speaking from expensive experience, DO consider taking some form of mass transit traveling to the Convention Center. Otherwise, expect your daily parking fee to be north of $20. Check the mass transit web pages as well as the festival’s webpage for more information.

The final suggestion I can offer is, if you have the slightest proclivity towards hay fever or pollen issues, take your favorite antihistamine before you attend this annual Rite of Spring for the Pacific Northwest. Your foresight will definitely benefit you for a few days after your attendance at this flower-rich event.

Bruce Bennett, Master Gardener
Contributing columnist, Bruce Bennett, is a WSU Master Gardener, lecturer and garden designer. 

If you have questions concerning this article, have a gardening question or two to ask concerning your landscape or want to suggest a topic for a future column, contact Bruce at gardenguy4u@gmail.com.



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Property tax details available online now, statements in the mail soon

Property owners in King County can go online now to view their 2023 property tax details. When visiting kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax, property owners can also pay their taxes, look up their property information, and sign up for email or text reminders.

Hard copies of property tax statements will be mailed on February 14 and should arrive in taxpayer mailboxes shortly after that. State law requires tax statements to be sent to taxpayers no later than March 15 each year. Only those who pay their property taxes themselves, rather than through a mortgage lender, receive paper statements. A paper statement is not required to pay property taxes.

Because of the way the calendar falls this year, property taxpayers will have an extra day to pay the first half of their property taxes. The statutory due date for the first half falls on a Sunday in 2023, so payments will not be due until Monday, May 1. Payments are accepted online, by mail, and by drop box. Visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax for details on payment options.

Taxpayers can also visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax to learn more about their property tax account, payment details, or to request a statement. Customer service representatives are also available to assist Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Contact King County Treasury Operations at 206-263-2890 or email propertytax.customerservice@kingcounty.gov.

Information on tax exemption and deferral programs for seniors, people with disabilities, or other qualifying conditions can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office at TaxRelief.kingcounty.gov, by emailing exemptions.assessments@kingcounty.gov or calling 206-296-3920.


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Sharing the artistic gifts of Judith Campion and other local artists at show on February 25, 2023

Judith Campion is an amazing artist whose health will no longer let her create the way she used to. We’re turning our Church building into an art gallery to celebrate her multi-decade body of work.

All are invited to come and see.

WHEN

Saturday, February 25. 6:00 to 8:00pm

WHERE

The Shoreview building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
102 N 132nd St, Seattle WA 98133



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Shorecrest boys basketball is still in competition after win over Marysville-Getchell Friday

The student section was out in force for the final home game of the season. Photo courtesy Shorecrest

With a standout performance Friday night, February 10, 2023 by Parker Baumann (32 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block), and 32 minutes of lock-down team defense, the #3 seeded Shorecrest boys basketball ran away with the victory over Marysville-Getchell, 65-42. 

Next up in the tournament looms a showdown with #2 seed Arlington on Wednesday at 6:00pm, at Jackson HS. With a win, the team would earn a spot in the district championship game on Saturday night, and a berth into the State tournament.


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The All-Electric Home: What's Involved and New Funding Options - webinar March 8, 2023

Webinar hosted by King County Library System
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 6:30 - 8pm

Switching to all-electric appliances, such as heat pumps and induction stoves, can reduce your carbon emissions, improve your comfort and indoor air quality, and often reduce bills. Find out how to electrify your home and contribute to a sustainable Shoreline!

On March 8 from 6:30 - 8:00pm, join experts from ReWiring America and Electrify Now to learn about modern high efficiency electric solutions and how they compare to gas appliances. 


You will also get an overview of new federal funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act. Speakers will point you to a local program that can help with heat pump installation in particular, and respond to live Q/A.

This online event is hosted by the King County Library System. Limited spots are available and registration is required. So, don’t wait! Register online now to save your spot!

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

In partnership with ReWiring America, Electrify Now and Energy Smart Eastside.ReWiring America is the leading national electrification policy and advocacy nonprofit focused on electrifying everything in our communities.

Electrify Now is a volunteer organization focused on a clean energy economy that empowers homeowners to embrace the advantages of electrification.

Energy Smart Eastside is a coalition of 5 cities (Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond) operating a local heat pump installation and rebate program.



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Four Shorewood wrestlers advance to State tournament from boys team

Four SW boys advance to state. Coach Derek Norton 2nd from left

Story and photos by Clark Norton

The Shorewood Boys’ wrestling team went to Edmonds-Woodway high school on Saturday, February 11, 2023 to compete in the 3A Region 3 tournament. 

Facing off against opponents from twenty other schools the Stormrays needed to place top 5 in their respective weight classes to advance to the State Tournament February 17th and 18th.

When all the dust settled the Stormrays came away with a 7th place team finish and four wrestlers advancing to state.

Isaac Van Horn 3rd @ 145lb

Senior Isaac Van Horn bounced back from an overtime upset in the quarterfinals to win his final four matches and earn 3rd place at 145 pounds. This will be Van Horn’s third trip to state as he looks for his first podium finish.

Mak Kanzler 4th @ 160lb

At 160 pounds Junior Mak Kanzler will be making his first state appearance after taking 4th place.

Hunter Tibodeau 160lb Regional Champion

Hunter Tibodeau
continued his dominant season by pinning all of his opponents and repeating as Regional Champion. With his wins Tibodeau improved his season record to 30-1. Tibodeau finished 5th at state as a freshman and took 2nd place last season.

Milan Johnson 2nd @ 285lb

Shorewood’s final wrestler to earn a spot in the state tournament was senior heavyweight Milan Johnson. Johnson pinned his first three opponents before coming up just short in his finals match and settling for 2nd place. This will be Johnson’s second consecutive year at state.



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Super Bowl sunset

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I see breadsticks. Or maybe hands in pink gardening gloves.
 
What do you see?

--Diane




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North City Neighborhood Association to hear about economic development in Shoreline

The North City Neighborhood Association will be holding their first public meeting since the onset of COVID-19 on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 7pm - 8:30pm. 

The guest speaker will be Nate Daum, Economic Development Program Manager for the City of Shoreline.

Learn more about Shoreline's economic development outlook and how North City fits into the picture. There will be time for Q / A.

The meeting will be held at the North City Water District office 1519 NE 177th St, Shoreline WA 98155



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter to be open Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 8:30pm.

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133.

If you would like to be a shelter volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626



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Live Raggae and Highlife music from JHP Legacy February 18 and 25, 2023 at Black Coffee Northwest


JHP’s Live Music performance happening on February 18th and the 25th at Black Coffee NW; time is 1-2pm for both days. 

As the city celebrates Black History Month, JHP is happy to provide raggae and highlife music. 

JHP believes that music is a universal language that unites every beautiful human on the planet. All are cordially invited to come and have a taste on Saturdays, February 18th and 25th, 2023.

Black Coffee NW is located at 16743 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.


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Jobs: WSDOT IT Customer Support - Journey

Monday, February 13, 2023

WSDOT
IT Customer Support - Journey
Shoreline, WA
$69,287 - $93,228 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is currently seeking an IT Customer Support – Journey level professional to support the Northwest Region and Mega Projects. 

This position requires professional and technical knowledge to independently identify and resolve highly complex problems involving desktop, laptop, and tablet hardware, software, operating systems, mobile devices, and related components. 

By supporting high-profile transportation infrastructure projects, this position ensures that the agency can accomplish its mission of providing “safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses”.

Job description and application


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: A Valentine Kiss

 
Happy Valentine's Day



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The Arabian Nights at Shoreline Community College


The Arabian Nights is a full-length drama adapted for the stage by Mary Zimmerman from Powys Mather's translation of The Book of Thousand Nights and One Night. 

Passionate, playful, provocative storytelling, The Arabian Nights examines the fascinating tale of Scheherazade. 

In the wake of discovering his queens infidelity cruel King Shahryar has soured on all womankind. Then theres no one left but clever Scheherazade. Can her 1001 cliffhanger stories keep her alive?

The Arabian Nights tells the tale of Scheherazade's nightly telling of evocative tales. 1001 nights later the storyteller and listener are forever changed. A twelve-member cast enacts Scheherazade's tales of love, lust, comedy, and dreams. 

Scheherazade's cliffhanger stories prevent her husband, the cruel ruler Shahryar, from murdering her, and after 1,001 nights, Shahryar is cured of his madness, and Scheherazade returns to her family. 

This adaptation offers a wonderful blend of the lesser-known tales from Arabian Nights with the recurring theme of how the magic of storytelling holds the power to change people. The final scene brings the audience back to a modern day Baghdad with the wail of air raid sirens threatening the rich culture and history that are embodied by these tales."

Show dates are 
  • March 3rd at 7:30 pm, 
  • March 4th at 7:30 pm, 
  • March 5th 3 pm, 
  • March 10th at 7:30pm, 
  • March 11th at 7:30 pm and 
  • March 12th at 3 pm.
Ticket prices: 
  • $5 students
  • $10 seniors / SCC staff
  • $15 general admission
  • Purchase tickets here  Use the drop down menu to select the performance
Shoreline Community College Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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Executive Constantine to co-chair National Association of Counties Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing

County Executive Dow Constantine
The National Association of Counties (NACo) announced a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing, bringing together 14 county leaders from across the country and co-chaired by King County Executive Dow Constantine. 

The group, unveiled at NACo’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. this week, is tasked with leading the development of policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal, state, and local levels to address systemic issues contributing to the ever-growing mental health crisis.

"From small rural counties to large metro regions, mental health is a critical issue in every community across our nation. It’s also an intersectional issue – if you care about homelessness, if you care about public safety, if you care about the well-being of families and the future of our children – you must invest in mental health," said Commission Co-Chair Executive Constantine. 
"From the unique perspective of counties, providing core services to every family and community in this nation, the commission will share what’s working and collaborate with those who are striving to develop a robust and nation-wide response to this crisis."

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Tuesday is the last day to vote in the KCD board of supervisors election

By Diane Hettrick

Tuesday is the end of voting for the King Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Their voting process is greatly improved this year and it only took me a few minutes to review the candidate statements, set up and submit my ballot.

Previous balloting was confusing and messy, so this is the first year I have voted. Eventually I hope that the King County Elections office will take over the voting.

Here's the information sent out by KCD:

Vote Now!

KCD is holding their annual board of supervisors election now through February 14, 2023. Eligible voters can access their ballots and election information at https://kingcd.org/election. King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish).

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 8:00 AM through February 14, 2023, at 8:00 PM. 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 which 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).

Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County held a candidate January 26. You can listen to the video at https://kingcd.org/election.

King Conservation District Board of Supervisors

King Conservation District is a special purpose district committed to helping people engage in stewardship and conservation of natural resources, serving over two million people in 34 cities and unincorporated King County. KCD assists people with forestry management, streamside and shoreline restoration, farm conservation planning, and other environmental efforts. KCD is funded primarily by a per-parcel assessment fee.

An all-volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations, budget, and setting policy. Voters elect three supervisors and the Washington State Conservation Commission appoints two supervisors. Supervisors serve three-year terms.

Please take a moment, review the candidates and cast your vote.

Vote Now!


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WeatherWatcher: Snow in the forecast but no advisories in effect for Shoreline or Lake Forest Park

Slight chance of a trace of snow
Photo by Martin De Grazia
Areas of snow showers are possible tonight, but Shoreline and Lake Forest Park remain outside of the winter weather advisories currently in effect. 

No accumulations are expected, but there is a slight chance of a trace to an inch overnight. Any accumulations that do occur will quickly melt off in the daylight. 

Puget Sound Convergence zone is active but south of Seattle and in the Everett area and north. 

Models suggest little to no precipitation in the areas around North King and South Snohomish County lowlands.

Currently the National Weather Service (NWS) has no watches, warnings or advisories in effect for Shoreline or Lake Forest Park.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Scene on the Sound: ONE of a kind

Photo by John Wolfe

The unique color of this ONE container ship provided a stark contrast to the gray morning on the Sound. 

ONE is the 6th largest container carrier in the world and is headquartered in Singapore.



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Shoreline resident named to Dean's List at St. Olaf's College

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (February 13, 2023) - The following local student has been named to the St. Olaf College dean's list for the fall 2022 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PARENTS

Shoreline, WA
  • Megan Peery, Robin Peery

The dean's list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.



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KCRHA Cold Weather Shelter, February 13–16, 2023

It was snowing in Shoreline Monday evening.

Due to cold weather, with low temperatures in the 20’s to 30’s and the potential for snow, King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) is activating Severe Weather Response protocols.

Members of the public who would like to support the distribution of harm reduction supplies like coats, blankets, wool or synthetic socks and gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hand warmers, and food should donate funds directly to a local service provider

Donating funds ensures flexibility so that outreach and shelter providers can adjust their supplies to meet the need. Check our homeless services database to find a non-profit in your neighborhood.

Download the Seattle Cold Weather Shelter flyer here.

This information was last updated on Monday, 2/13/2023 at 4:25pm.


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A night of beautiful sunsets

 
Photo by Ken Berkun

Sunday was an evening of beautiful sunsets. This is the view from the Costco parking lot.



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Shorecrest boys swim team successfully defend their District title and move on to State

Shorecrest boys swim team are District champs
Photo courtesy Shorecrest High School

The Shorecrest Scots swim / team are back to back champions, as they successfully defended their 3A district title on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Snohomish!

The following athletes qualified for the State meet, which will take place this coming weekend in Federal Way:
  • Dutch Chandler
  • Finn Corbin
  • Ian Franklin
  • Kason Kirkpatrick
  • Porter Lewis
  • Zander Muilenburg
  • Liam Muilenburg
  • Sean Neils
  • Ian Reece
  • Tristan Serrano
  • Colton Stoecker
  • Jiahao Zeng
District Champs:
  • 200 M Relay - Sean Neils, Ian Franklin, Kason Kirkpatrick and Finn Corbin
  • 50 FR - Sean Neils
  • 100 FR - Sean Neils
  • 500 FR - Colton Stoecker
  • 200 FR relay - Sean Neils, Finn Corbin, Ian Reece, Tristan Serrano
  • 400 FR relay - Ian Reece, Tristan Serrano, Colton Stoecker, Kason Kirkpatrick
Coach Scott Kelley was voted as the district 3A Coach of the Year!


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Poetry Appreciation: Study Rumi from the comfort of your couch

Let the poetry of Rumi warm your soul this winter. Rumi was a 13th Century mystical Persian poet whose insights into life, loss, freedom, longing, spirit, and imagination continue to resonate even today. 

As a Sufi, Rumi was the founder of the ‘whirling dervishes’.  Learn about Rumi’s mentor, the mysterious Shams of Tabriz. 

The Essential Rumi translated by Coleman Barks (New Expanded Edition) will be the required text and touchstone for our discussion sessions.  Rumi is the most widely read poet in America today. A couple of DVDs on Rumi will be shared as well.

Robert Stahl has previously taught several poetry classes at Seattle-area colleges: Rumi, Hafiz, Emily Dickinson, Rilke, Mary Oliver, and Haiku. 

For students 16+ and adults of all ages.
3/2 - 3/23 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Thursday (4)| Bob Stahl | Fee: $99 | Location: Online

Offered by Shoreline Community College Continuing Education.




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Small hovercraft spotted in Shoreline

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

Wheeeee!!



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Goodwill truck at Ridgecrest Elementary on Saturday

Counting down the days till the Goodwill Fundraising Truck is at Ridgecrest Elementary, 16516 10th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 

Saturday, February 18, 2023, 9am till Noon! 

Donations of clothes, toys, dishes, and so on… will benefit our students going to outdoor camp. 

Thank you for repurposing things you no longer need and thank you for spreading the word!!



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It's another beautiful day

Sunday, February 12, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Interesting clouds, some blue sky, snow-capped mountains, Edmonds ferry, boat - are we missing anything?

The sub went by already and the orcas are really bad at posing. The sharks, whales, and octopus stay underwater. We'll be happy with what we can see.

--Diane Hettrick



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Gov. Inslee in Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association meeting

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Derek Kilmer, and Rep. Kim Schrier met Friday morning in Washington, D.C. to talk as a state delegation.. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Patty Murray)

Gov. Jay Inslee visited the nation’s capitol with fellow governors for a meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA). The group was received by President Joe Biden in the White House Friday morning

“Great meeting talking about the fact he’s helped create 12 million jobs already, another 9 million jobs coming in clean energy,” said Inslee on Instagram. “Good things are happening, both federally and in our state, creating jobs.”

During its weekend meetings, NGA membership discussed state responses to contemporary issues like youth mental health, labor market challenges, grid resiliency, clean energy, and disaster preparedness, and more.

On Friday, the governor met with President Joe Biden's senior advisor on clean energy John Podesta. Podesta is responsible to administer $370 billion in clean energy investments under the Inflation Reduction Act. The law will help Americans drive cleaner cars and efficiently warm and cool their homes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.

On Saturday, Inslee met with other governors to discuss energy transmission and workforce shortages. Executives from Microsoft, Cognizant, and AECOM shared their thoughts on the future of work and addressing workforce shortages.



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Learn to create a Digital Transition Plan in online class

Digital Transition Plan - online class
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 2pm - 3pm

Register here:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/63d0b62b0748ed3600636c33

Learn to create a transition plan for electronic assets, making it easier for family to handle photos, passwords and devices. Presented by Bridget of Gentle Tech Help.

This program will not be recorded. Notes will be emailed to registrants after the session.

Please register by 12pm on the day of the program. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.



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Online lecture about author and former LFP resident Octavia Butler

Octavia Butler scholar Briana Whiteside

Octavia's First Afronaut: History, Resistance and Black Futures
Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2pm - 3:15pm

Register here
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/63caf6e80470e64100b80c63

In honor of Black History Month, Octavia Butler scholar Briana Whiteside will provide insight into the author's earliest efforts to reimagine black women’s lives and futures by discussing the groundbreaking character Alanna, from Butler's novel, “Survivor.”

Octavia Butler signing a copy of Fledgling (2005)
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In her early Patternist books, Octavia Butler established the themes of identity and transformation that echo throughout her writing and into her more well-known novels, “Kindred” and “Parable of the Sower.”

One novel in that series, “Survivor” (1978), was not included in the re-published series compilation, “Seed to Harvest” (2007.) Briana will talk about why that novel was rescinded (at Butler's request) and why the novel is an important touchstone in Butler's remarkable career.

Briana Whiteside is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is currently writing a book titled, “Octavia E. Butler and Healing Justice.” She also owns her own consulting and publishing business.



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Not an exercise class: Keep Your Balance - Keep Moving

Toshiko Aramaki
KEEP YOUR BALANCE – KEEP MOVING with instructor Toshiko Aramaki at the Shoreline Senior Activity Center Wednesdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Next class starts from February 18 – March 22 2023 and it's FREE.

This is NOT a traditional exercise class. It is an ENTRY level course made up of 50% discussion on Fall Strategies and 50% balance exercises. 

This is a 10-week course which guides you in developing an exercise routine. For first time students only. 

To get your name on the waitlist leave your name and number at front desk and the instructor will contact you.

Call the Senior Center at 206-365-1536



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Gloria's Critters: A raft of otters going out for dinner...

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(On Lake Washington last week. Were they on land, they'd be a romp of otters. Who knew?)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Youth-oriented event at Shoreline Historical Museum Saturday included a scavenger hunt

Following the clues!

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Historical Museum is working with a grad student to explore ways to make exhibits more interactive and attractive to youth.

On Saturday morning, February 11, 2023, one of the ideas they tried out was a scavenger hunt.

The exhibits provided a rich source of clues!

The museum is located at 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

It is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.



The museum has objects, photographs, and a trove of local data.



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