King county Wastemobile making a stop in Bothell Friday - Sunday, October 20-22, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Do you have Household Hazardous Waste that needs disposal? 


The King County Wastemobile is making a stop in Bothell this weekend, Friday – Sunday, October 20-22, 10:00am to 5:00pm, to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. 

The address is: 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

You may drop off items such as antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent lights, and pesticides. 

To view the full list of what you can and cannot bring and learn some safety tips visit the King County Household Hazardous Waste webpage or call the Household Hazards Line with King County at 206-296-4692.

If you cannot make it to the Wastemobile, do not dispose your hazardous waste like cleaning products, batteries, or pesticides in the garbage or down the drain. 

Take your hazardous waste to the North Seattle Hazardous Waste drop-off site for safe disposal. 

North Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Hours: 
  • Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. 
  • Closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

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Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee at Dunn Gardens Friday - Saturday October 27-28, 2023

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee at Dunn Gardens

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee at Dunn Gardens on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5:30 - 8pm. Cost: Members $8, Not-Yet-Members $13, Kids under 3 are free!

Join us for a festive nighttime meander through autumn leaves and spooky noises, spider webs and ghosts.

Lights will guide you along Ed's Woodland Path to a glen of Jack O' Lanterns. You never know what waits around the corner...

Warm up by the bonfire with a cup of hot apple cider or glass of wine. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

You can help make this event extraordinary by carving a pumpkin or two (or three or four) and donating them to the event. Spooky, silly, creative... we'll welcome them all!

Pumpkins can be dropped off on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th before 12pm or after hours by special arrangement. Please let us know if you'll be donating a pumpkin by contacting us at info@dunngardenrs.org

After you register, you will be sent a link to sign up for a timed entry. We promise a scary good evening! We gratefully appreciate your support"

Register here

Dunn Gardens is located at 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle WA 98177


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UW Med: COVID-19 vaccination still crucial for older adults

Thuan Ong, MD MPH
UW Med
COVID-19 is still a significant threat for older adults, says data from a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Collected between January and August of this year, the data show that U.S. adults 65 and older accounted for 62.9% of all hospitalizations related to COVID-19, and that just 23.5% of people in that age group had received the bivalent vaccine introduced last fall.

The group has accounted for 87.9% of in-hospital deaths tied to the virus over the eight-month span.

“COVID-19 has a huge impact on older communities. It's contributing to a lot of morbidity and mortality,” said Dr. Thuan Ong, an associate professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. 
“Very similar to how RSV or influenza still impacts older adults and certain populations who are immunocompromised, COVID-19 should be considered in a similar fashion.”

Ong often works in long-term care facilities and has seen firsthand how “incredibly susceptible” residents can be to viruses. He encourages people to get the new COVID-19 vaccine as prevention, and suggests that a conversation about risk can allay fears if an older friend or loved one expresses concern or hesitation toward vaccines.


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Candidates for Shoreline School Board answer questions at public forum October 16, 2023

School board candidates
Photo by Mike Remarcke

By Mike Remarcke

The Shoreline PTA Council, representing 15 PTA’s in the Shoreline School District, hosted a candidate forum for those running for the Shoreline School Board.

The event was held at the Shoreline Center on Monday night, October 16, 2023. The moderator was from the League of Women Voters, volunteers manned the timers and approximately 40 concerned citizens attended.

Candidates running for board positions participated in the forum.
  • District No. 1 Meghan Jernigan - Unopposed incumbent
  • District No. 5 Sara Betnel - Unopposed incumbent
  • District No. 4 Sylvia Gil versus Hazim Ghanim (open seat)

Mehgan Jernigan began by introducing herself as an active board member since 2019. As a Native American mother of two in the school system, she sees firsthand some of the gaps in opportunities. She believes we need diverse voices to unlock the district’s full potential and meet the educational needs of all our students. She is running unopposed.

Sara Betnel was also sworn in to office in 2019. Her goal is to listen, learn, and work to improve student experience, engagement, and outcomes in every Shoreline school. She is also unopposed.

Hazim Ghanim lives in Shoreline and has a daughter in the second grade. He believes in the power of a diverse and inclusive school environment. He believes he can infuse a fresh perspective into the board and elevate the voices of those who are underrepresented. He is an Engineering Manager at Boeing.

Silvia Gil stated that equity is very important in the school district and must not be overshadowed by budget issues causing disparities within the community. She also has a child in the school system, is a former teacher, and now is the Director of Integrated Programs, Community Health Plans of Washington.

Candidates responded to a set of predetermined questions as well as a few spontaneous questions from the audience. 

Note: We will focus on the District No.4 race between Hazim Ghanim and Silvia Gil, as the other two candidates are running unopposed.

QUESTION: What experience do you have which prepares you to be an effective leader that values equity and social justice?
  • HG- He is involved in the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) at the Boeing Co. which spearheads programs that promote these concepts.
  • SG – She is involved with the data gathering and analysis of programs that value the sense of belonging and equity and has roles in advocacy, strategy and leadership at CHPW.  
QUESTION: How do you see easing the issues of mental health in the school system?
  • All of the candidates agreed that this is an issue that needs to be closely monitored. It is an issue that teachers need training in spotting troubles, along with families, with ways to communicate with each other. More counselors are needed and more outside resources that can be called on. Once again, the issue of inclusion and having a healthy environment at the school level can reduce the issues of mental health. When kids feel accepted and safe, mental health issues can be held in check.
QUESTION: What is your view of the current budget challenges? Is increasing enrollment an option?
  • SG - She would like to learn and understand the budget process, learn and review the costs, understand the unintended consequences of cuts and do deep reviews at the end of each year.
  • HG – From his budgeting experience at work, he would deeply scrutinize the budget, review and fully fund the reserves, and make sure all monies from other sources, such as state and federal are received and utilized.
  • MJ and SB – They both fully understand the sources of funding and want to maximize potential and also find and maximize other sources to enhance income to the district. They both appreciate the Budget Advisory Team work on budget issues.
The question of increasing enrollment to get more state funds came up for discussion. 
  • The group agreed that there is no need to go recruiting more students, but to provide the best education and school experience for the students and that in itself will potentially draw other students into the district.
QUESTION: How would you deal with social issues such as bullying and physical/sexual violence?
  • Once again, all of the candidates were aware of and concerned with deviant behavior. All felt that teachers and staff need to be aware of the issues and trained on how to handle events, as with the counseling staff. Parents and the community in large had major roles in minimizing issues and events. Again, providing a safe environment is of utmost importance.
QUESTION: How do you intend to remain current?
  • The two incumbent board members had experience with this subject; the two vying for the position will learn this as they begin to participate on the board. 
  • There are resources in the school system itself including experts in the field. There are plenty of outside educational sources, association sources and agencies that can enhance a board member's understanding of a wide variety of subjects. (This reporter recently heard presentations by two Shoreline School District educators, one on multilingual learners, the other on literacy, at a seminar for the Power of One Volunteers. Both were excellent.)
QUESTION: How will you ensure that the board is accountable and open to the public?
  • First of all, the candidates all called for as much transparency and community involvement as possible. The four candidates discussed all the variety of communication options open to the public. 
  • There is a board website, and school websites. 
  • There is a highly regarded PTA organization at each of the schools. 
  • Board meetings are open to the public including the budget meetings and the Budget Advisory Team meetings. 
  • A weekly newsletter is open to the public by simply signing up. 
  • There are media outlets that report on school events, such as the Shoreline Area News.
QUESTIONS from the audience: Book banning? Free breakfasts? Edwin Pratt?
  • All of the candidates were totally against restriction of learning and diversity by banning books. The concept of banning learning tools is abhorrent. 
  • All the candidates would love to see free breakfasts and lunches, for they all know that good nutrition is most important for learning. The issue is funding. The school district has a couple of schools that have free lunch, but money is needed from the state and the feds.
  • Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center has been a godsend for parents over the years and all the candidates have used the after school care and gave it high marks. It looks like the operation may be turned over to an outside operation. This is an issue that is outside the realm of the schools and the school board and all they can do is support the decision of those that operate the after school center.
A video of the entire forum is posted online HERE

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High School teens only at the After Game Party Friday at the Spartan Gym


After The Game Party!

This Friday, October 20, 2023 after the SW v SC Rotary Cup football game!
All High Schoolers are welcome to this free event!
9th-12th grade youth ONLY 
(teens need proof of age, new or old ID card, ASB, or some proof they are in HS)

Run by City of Shoreline Staff!
Spartan Gym, next to the Shoreline Stadium
100% free!
There will be pizza!
Music, Dancing, Games, Snacks, and more!

(Please note that the Teen Center will not be open b/c staff will be at Spartan for this event!)


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Cry It Out now playing at As If Theatre in Kenmore

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Jessie (Taryn Pearce) and Lina (Gabriela Noble) are new mothers and new friends
Photo by Christine Mitchell

Cry It Out is currently playing at the charming theatre in the Kenmore Community Club, 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028.

Cry It Out is a drama that uses humor to add levity to lighten the mood and not bog down the audience in the everyday struggles of life. The topics brought up are universal to American families and the complicated relationships we have with our spouses, parents and ourselves when we have major life changes, in this case children.

The dialog and acting were so authentic that I had to hold myself back from joining in on Jessie and Lina's backyard conversations.

The talented actors brought me so deep into the story that I wanted to both give Adrienne a cup of overly hot coffee so she would burn off her taste buds and hug her once we were given a window into her world.

And I really wanted to give Mitchell a gift certificate for therapy because he made me so uncomfortable and it was clear it was because he had issues that had not been resolved.

Cry It Out features the talent of Taryn Pearce (Jessie), Gabriela Noble (Lina), Kira Dorrian (Adrienne), and Varun Kainth (Mitchell), with a creative team that includes Ken Michels (Set Design), Gwyn Skone (Lighting Design), William French (Sound Design), Ali Kidder-Mostrom (Costume Design), and Chandria Danelle (Property Design).

This story of three new mothers was written by Molly Smith Metzler (Shameless, Orange is the New Black, and Maid), and directed by Shoreline resident Betsy Mugavero.

Cry It Out runs two more weekends October 19-29, 2023 – Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 5:00pm,  90 minutes, no intermission

Tickets: $25 and $20 (Seniors / Students) available at asiftheatre.com

--Kindle Carpp


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Halloween Decor: Next to the Klahaya Pool, Edmonds

 

Photo by John Crawford

This beauty is next door to the Klahaya Pool in Edmonds.

Ghoul by Pool


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Second Gift Cards for Guns event Saturday at Shoreline Community College


On Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10am - 2pm (or until all gift cards have been distributed).King County, and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), in collaboration with the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore, will host a Gift Cards for Guns event.

Where: Shoreline Community College, located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA, 98133.

This will be the second event in a program that received a $100,000 allotment from the King County Council in July 2022, that aims to reduce the number of firearms in circulation and promote public health and safety.

Gun Values:
  • ZERO for Toy Guns, BB/Pellet Guns, Homemade Firearms, Non-Firing Objects That Look Like Firearms, Ammunition, Magazines, Other Ammunition-Feeding Devices, and Firearms Accessories, Including Scopes, Optical Sights, Lights, or Other Accessories Attached to a Firearm
  • $25 for antique firearms, junk guns, firearms that appear inoperable, receivers/frames only, and bump-fire stocks.
  • $50 for muzzle-loading firearms manufactured after 1941.
  • $100 for rifles, shotguns, .22LR weapons firearms, and revolvers.
  • $200 for pistols.
  • $300 for AR-15s, AK-47s, and machine guns.

The KCSO Gift Cards for Guns Program is a voluntary program that provides the public with a viable alternative for disposing of firearms and ammunition. 

The program was initiated by the King County Council County and King County Executive’s Office and aims to reduce gun violence and promote public safety.

The program aims to address the increase in gun violence in King County by implementing a voluntary firearm and ammunition return program that residents can easily access. 

By reducing the number of guns in circulation, the program hopes to decrease the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths caused by firearms. The program also offers residents a safe, consistent option for returning unwanted guns and ammunition.

The KCSO Gift Cards for Guns Program offers gift cards to residents who turn in their unwanted firearms and ammunition, with no questions asked. The program is open to all King County residents, regardless of age or legal status.

The King County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to public safety and reduce the risk of gun violence in our communities.

For more information about the KCSO Gift Cards for Guns Program, including event dates and locations,   visit the KCSO Facebook page


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Halloween Ball

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King county council recognizes Dan Evans for outstanding service to the State of Washington

King County Councilmembers and Executive Constantine honored former WA Governor and U.S. Senator Dan Evans, alongside his wife, Nancy, at a ceremony at the King County Courthouse.

On the day after his 98th birthday, the King County Council recognized former Senator and Governor Dan Evans for his many years of outstanding service to the State of Washington, both at home and in the other Washington.

"Today we live in an era of division at all levels of government, but when Dan served, he was a master of reaching across the aisle, working with two Democratic senators when he was governor and with a Democratic governor when he was a senator.

“Dan was also a groundbreaking legislator when it came to the environment,” said Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who co-sponsored the Recognition. 

“In the early 1970s, when most politicians weren’t focused on the environment, Dan made Washington state a frontrunner in environmental protection. 

"From establishing the first, state-level ecology department in the United States and co-founding the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, to helping pass the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act and the 1988 Washington Park Wilderness Act when he was a United States Senator, Dan built an environmental ethos that still runs through our state today. 

"Dan took risks for the issues he believed in, even when they weren’t popular, and our state is eternally grateful he did.”

Dan Evans with Councilmember Rod Dembowski
Dan Evans has made a lifetime of public service. 

After serving in the Navy during the Korean War, Dan was elected to the Washington State legislature, where he was a state representative until running for governor in 1964. 

Dan served as Washington State Governor for three terms, from 1965 to 1977, and went on to serve as a U.S. Senator representing Washington state until 1988. 

Outside of his political career, Dan was active in education, presiding as President of the Evergreen State College, and serving 12 years as a regent at the University of Washington, which named its School of Public Affairs after him.

“There’s not been much of consequence that Dan Evans didn’t work on during his time in public office and in other work,” said co-sponsor of the Recognition Jeanne Kohl-Welles. 
“To me, he is a legend, a hero. A one of a kind who I can’t imagine being replaced. I was privileged to get to know him as a new legislator, in particular in sharing a love for and high priority for ensuring access to affordable, equitable, quality higher education.”


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Attention: New parents who live near Echo Lake and Brookside Elementary schools


Calling All New Parents: An Invitation to Make a Difference

Hello Wonderful Families,

We hope this message finds you thriving as you navigate the early months of parenthood! You've heard us speak passionately about the Roots of Empathy program before, but this time, we're inviting you to be part of a legacy that’s been around for 16 years. 

If your baby is between 2-4 months old, this is a unique chance to enrich not only your lives but also those of elementary students in our community.

Why Roots of Empathy?

Roots of Empathy goes beyond the classroom to create nurturing environments by cultivating empathy and emotional intelligence in young minds. 

Your little one serves as the cornerstone of this transformational journey, offering real-world lessons in emotional literacy. 

And guess what? This isn’t just good for the community; it’s also good for your baby. Engaging with a classroom of curious students provides them with a wide array of social interactions that contribute to their own developmental milestones.

Research Based Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

We are thrilled to say that the benefits of Roots of Empathy are backed by studies from three different continents! Moreover, your participation doesn’t just change lives for a school year; the effects are lifelong and sustainable. 

Here is a brief introductory video that explains how Roots of Empathy works and why a baby is such a powerful teacher of empathy. Roots of Empathy was also featured on NBC’s Today – you can view that segment here.

How Do I Get Involved?

Eager to become a Roots of Empathy family? Fill out this quick contact form, and we'll be in touch. No commitment required at this point. We aim to make participation as convenient for you as possible by pairing you with schools close to your residence.

Schools in Need

Shoreline School District:
  • Echo Lake Elementary
  • Brookside Elementary
For additional details, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Angelica Friedmann, Program Manager at Roots of Empathy at 808-233-9170 and AFriedmann@RootsOfEmpathy.org

Thank You


Your decision to engage with Roots of Empathy has the power to sow seeds of compassion and understanding that will flourish for generations. Mahalo for considering this transformative journey with your newest family member.

With heartfelt appreciation,
The Roots of Empathy Team


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Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience
Survey open through Nov. 22; results help set agency priorities

On Monday, October 16, 2023, Sound Transit launched its Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. 

The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience.

Specifically, the survey collects passenger perspectives on the following:
  • accessibility
  • availability
  • cleanliness
  • safety
  • passenger care
  • maintenance
  • passenger information
Additionally, the survey also collects ridership behavior and demographic information to help understand how perceptions of Sound Transit’s performance vary across different groups.

The survey, found here, takes about 15 minutes to complete. Participants are eligible to be entered in a raffle for one of four $250 gift cards or one of 15 gift cards valued at $100.

Sound Transit builds and operates regional transit service throughout the urban areas of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Transit services include light rail, commuter trains, express bus and their associated stations and facilities.


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ELNA meeting Tuesday hosts speakers from ICHS medical facility on Aurora

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) is pleased to welcome speakers from the International Community Health Services clinic on Aurora to talk about their work.

The meeting is Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7pm on Zoom and is open to the public as well as those who reside and work in the Echo Lake Neighborhood in north central Shoreline. 

Email ELNABoard@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

ELNA prides itself on staying informed about the community. The October meeting featured all three District Court Judges (two current judges and one previous judge) explaining the work of the court.

For more information about ELNA:
    Webpage


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Careers in Law Enforcement / King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)


Are you curious about a career in Law Enforcement or interested in joining the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)? If so, we welcome you to attend our upcoming Candidate Engagement Session!

Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:30am - four hour session

This session provides valuable insights into our hiring process, the deputy role, and the overall experience as a first responder.

The event will include:
  • Interactive traffic scenarios.
  • Oral board preparation.
  • Q/A sessions.
  • The chance to meet our recruitment and training team.
Members from Special Operations division and Background Investigators will be available, and if you decide you want to apply, KCSO will pay for your testing!

If you’d like to attend or have additional questions about working at KCSO, 

You will be sent information about location.

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Jobs: WSDOT Right of Way Engineer (TE2)

WSDOT
Right of Way Engineer (TE2)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$69,035 - $92,836 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to serve as a Right of Way Engineer in Shoreline, WA. 

This position leads a Right of Way (R/W) team. This position works in an office setting preparing records and documents as they pertain to Right of Way (R/W) Plans, Records of Survey, and Permits. 

This position is integral to the Organization’s mission for design, construction, and right of way.

Job description and application


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Good news for Rotary Cup fans - no more standing in long lines

2022 Rotary Cup winners

Hundreds of people turn out for the annual Rotary Cup (this Friday, October 20, 2023, see previous article).

They have always been good-natured about the long wait in line to buy tickets. 

Now, thanks to a new program through the Shoreline School District, they can purchase tickets ahead of time, download them onto their phone and redeem them at the ticket gate. 

Your phone is your ticket!

And to keep the competition alive, there's a page for each school:
Not only that, but you can buy tickets for all the high school sports games at GO FAN

Here are the links to the GoFan ticket purchase:
Now go have a good time and cheer on both teams - they're all our kids.


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Red-breasted Nuthatch has a sharp beak, indeed!

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

He'll wedge a nut or a bug into a crevice and open the morsel with his needle-sharp bill.

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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Need a Sandbag?

Robert Scott shows how to fill a sand bag

Story and photos by Patrick Ducey

The City of Shoreline has a sandbag program where they supply bags and sand so that people can fill their own sandbags. A sandbag is a very useful tool, along with keeping storm drains clear, to help divert storm runoff and prevent some localized flooding. 

It's also nice to have some road sand to get some traction when it starts snowing on some of the hills around here.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) conducted training recently on making, moving, and stacking sandbags to create an effective flood control wall.

The NEMCo CERT team practiced making a sandbag dike

On Saturday, the NEMCo CERT team put that training into action, and practiced making a sandbag dike.

The public sand pile is in Hamlin park, the first parking lot on the left. 

The NEMCo CERT team meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore. The public is welcome.


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CORRECTION: Senior Activity Center Holiday Bazaar


Senior Activity Center Holiday Bazaar

Vendors - Bake Sale – Silent Auction

An error went out saying the Silent Auction closes at 3pm Sunday.
Actually the Silent Auction will close at 3 pm Saturday.

Friday and Saturday, October 20/21
10 am – 4 pm

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
18560 1st Ave NE #1,
the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.
Free parking.


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Nature's Halloween decor

Monday, October 16, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Best decorations ever! You don't have to do anything except rake the leaves when the season is over.



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Dinner at Shoreline Place Chipotle's on Wednesday to benefit Kellogg PTSA



Order food in person and let them know that it’s for the Kellogg PTSA fundraiser (or you can order online using the code in the image above.) 

Chipotle will allocate 33% of these profits to Kellogg PTSA.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 4 - 8pm. Chipotle is located in Shoreline Place at 157225 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133.


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ShoreLake Arts Gallery is a winner in the 2023 Seattle Times Best in the PNW contest

2023 Best in the PNW
"Place to Buy a Gift"

Silver Award Winner

ShoreLake Arts Gallery is a winner in 
the 2023 Seattle Times Best in the PNW contest. 

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
We hope to see you soon at the shop and help you find the perfect gift!

The Gallery is located on the lower lobby of Town Center LFP at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


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Annual Rotary Cup Shorewood - Shorecrest football game Friday, October 20, 2023

Shorewood won the 2022 Cup
LFP Rotarian Allen Merry is holding the cup.

The 2023 Rotary Cup Football Game between Shorewood HS and Shorecrest HS is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023. 

This crosstown rivalry has a long history; this will be the 45th Annual Rotary Cup.

Tradition is that at the end of the game, members of Lake Forest Park Rotary and Shoreline Rotary take the Rotary Banner out on the field and the winning team gets behind the banner for a photo op. 

The photo is from last year’s event when the Shorewood Stormrays (renamed from the Thunderbirds in 2021) won the game against the Shorecrest Scots, 22-7. 

They were ecstatic, probably because they had lost the previous eight years in a row. 

It should be noted that Shoreline Rotary will be inducting Rob Petschl, the Shorewood varsity head football coach, on October 18th at our next in-person / hybrid meeting.

The 2023 Rotary Cup Game:
  • Where: Shoreline Stadium, 400 NE 185th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155. The stadium is just to the west of I-5 on NE 185th Street, immediately adjacent to the Shoreline School District Headquarters and Conference Center.
  • When: 5:30pm gates open, 7:00pm game time.
  • How Much: Adult admission is $7.00, Seniors and Children $5.00.

Correction: Rob Petschl is the Shorewood varsity head football coach. The Shoreline Schools Athletic Director is Don Dalziel.


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Garden Guy: Climate Ready landscape plants

By Bruce Bennett

Gardeners who have read this column for a while have seen me write about the proper watering of their gardens and landscapes. Yet, the right irrigation schedule can be a bit costly with the arrival of each public utility bill. The last three years have given us some of the increasingly hottest weather on record and forecasts for the next decade really don’t provide us much hope for the cooler, ‘normal’ weather cycles. 


There must be a better way, right? How about we take the next logical step in landscape development for a present and future that includes the issue of global warming in our part of the world? Let’s look at some existing plants that are being trialed as horticultural candidates which are up to the challenges of heat and drought.

For the past two years your Garden Guy has been part of an evaluation process of some fifteen different types of plants which may benefit our area’s gardens. 

The UW Botanical Gardens joined a multi-year endeavor initially begun by the University of California-Davis California Center for Urban Horticulture and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

The expanded trials now include garden plots at the UC-Davis, the University of Washington Botanical Gardens, the South Coast Research and Extension Center, the University of Arizona, Utah State University, Oregon State University and the North Willamette Research and Extension Center.

These Landscape Irrigation Trials are a longitudinal research project will help identify some of the best water-wise plants for our region. The findings will help the live-goods trade and gardeners in the Puget Sound make smart plant choices for the hotter, drier summers climate scientists predict for the years ahead. 

From the ranks of the wholesale nursery industry, garden centers, Certified Master Gardeners from King County, etc. evaluators will rate some 350 plants in terms of their foliage, flowering, pest tolerance/disease resistance, vigor and overall appearance (AKA, the “WOW factor”). 

The plants which thrive best with the lowest amount of irrigation will be classified as the “winners”, so to speak. And, those that do best under low-water conditions will be recommended to the green industry and northwest gardeners, similar to the suggestions from the Great Plant Picks program through the UW’s Center for Urban Horticulture.

As this is only the UW’s second year participating in these trials, there is not, as yet, a list of drought-tolerant plants for the Northwest to recommend. You can, however, visit the UC-Davis website 

Remember to select plants to research for your landscapes which grow well in our US Hardiness Zones (Zones 7 and 8). From these past two years of trials (and 20-years of hands-on experience), the Garden Guy has come away with a short list of his own favorites from the trials. Among these full-sun (6+ hours/day) loving candidates for your consideration are:

Chaste Tree
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) ‘Blue Diddley’ is a dwarf (6’ x 5’) version of the straight species which can grow quite large (18’ x 15’). 

As a Mediterranean native, Vitex has proven to be extremely drought tolerant. This compact, intensely colored, freely blooming shrub could become a very popular landscape plant in many different spaces.

‘Blue Diddley’ could find a space in a mixed border or on a sunny condo deck. It would also be a great alternative to those who want the ‘look’ of the invasive Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) in their yards.

Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) ‘Center Stage Red’ is another great color counterpoint in the landscape. In late summer this 12’ x 10’ small tree/large shrub commands the spotlight with its deep burgundy -to-black leaves and red flowers.

It naturally grows with a narrow, space-saving habit and needs minimal pruning. 

If you find the leaves on your Redbud or Japanese Snowbell crisping during our increasing heat domes, a Crape Myrtle just might be the new urban setting tree for your yard. 

An added bonus these plants offer is their disease and deer resistance. They should be used more often.

Maiden grass
Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) ‘Bandwith’ is the new gold (banded) standard in a dwarf (3’ x 3’) Miscanthus. 

This compact Maiden Grass has green foliage with pronounced yellow banding. The habit is solidly upright like 'Zebrinus’ but stands half the height. Bandwidth flowers late in the season and adds extra interest to fading gardens. It makes a great landscape accent or a ‘thriller’ in containers. 

Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a single specimen, for mass plantings or screening or in large containers. 

Even though it dies back in early winter, it will provide a buff-colored presence of winter interest which birds will enjoy for the seeds provided the homeowner for the vertical visual show.

Nine bark
Nine Bark (Physocarpus opulifolius) ‘Little Devil’, (4’ x 3’) with its upright spreading habit, fine-texture and really dark foliage sets it apart from the many greens of the landscape and provide a nice contrast and can replace thorny barberries in the yard. 

This less-than-thirsty shrub is definitely easy-care and requires little, if any, pruning. 

Additionally, it is virtually free from pest and disease issues and adapts well to wet or dry soil. Clusters of small purplish-white flowers bloom in June that contrast nicely with the burgundy foliage.

Rosa
Rose (Rosa x) ‘Oso Easy ‘Urban Legend’ is a true-red excellent carpet rose (2’ x 3’) that blooms from early summer until hard frost and without trimming and deadheading, no less. 

The glossy green leaves seem to be pretty resistant and usually have no need for fungicides. This plant’s size and rigor make it an excellent candidate as a ground cover, edging or sunny spot that could use a bit more summer color. 

As with all of the plants on my list, once established, they require far less water than others in their taxa. I’d recommend an application of a granular fertilizer in spring and pruning in early spring.

Nine Bark blooms
A few other trial recommendations for you to consider include Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensi), Buxus ‘Little Missy’, California Lilac (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) ‘Victoria’, Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) ‘Summertime Blue’, Cotoneaster x suesicus ‘Emerald Beauty’, Nine Bark (Physocarpus opulifolius ) ‘Diablo’, Rose ‘Blushing Drift’ and Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) ‘Pink Chiffon’. 

Check out some of these drought-tolerant plants and win on several fronts; hold onto a bit more of your public utilities dollars, have a better looking yard and save some time watering your yards (I try to help out where I can). 

 Happy gardening all!

Bruce Bennett, Garden Guy
Contributing garden columnist, Bruce Bennett, is a Washington State University Certified Master Gardener, public speaker and Seattle-area garden designer. 

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

See his previous columns here

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Gloria's Insects: Bumblebee takeoff

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler
From this summer at the community garden.
 

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Classifieds: Notice of Public Hearing Northshore Fire Department


Notice of Public Hearing
Northshore Fire Department
King County Fire Protection District No.16

TO: All owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of King County Fire District No. 16 (City of Lake Forest Park and the City of Kenmore):

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Northshore Fire Department will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to:
  1. Review sources of revenue for the District’s 2024 expense budget, including revenue from property taxes and possible increases in property tax revenues, if any, as required by RCW 84.55.120; and
  2. Review and establish the District’s benefit charge to be imposed in 2024 for the support of its legally authorized activities which will maintain or improve the services afforded in the District as provided in RCW 52.18.060.
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

TIME OF HEARING: 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard

PLACE OF HEARING: Meeting will be held at Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028 and via Zoom.
  • Go to www.Zoom.com and select “Join a Meeting”
  • Meeting ID: 850 4471 3997
  • Passcode: 743608
  • Or call in to Zoom Meeting at: (253) 215-8782
DATED this 15th Day of October 2023.
Lisa Wollum, Chair
Board of Fire Commissioners


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Which?

Sunday, October 15, 2023

 




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Senior Activity Center Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday
Vendors - Bake Sale – Silent Auction


The Shoreline / Lake Forest Senior Center will be filled with vendors for the Holiday Bazaar this Friday and Saturday, October 20-21, 2023.
  • Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm. Get into the holiday mood and shop early for unique gifts. Discover local craftspeople and artists who sell their handcrafted wares.
  • Place your bids at the Silent Auction. Bids close at 3pm on Saturday and winners are notified by phone.
  • Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a beautiful holiday basket.
  • Add to your holiday decorations sold at Santa’s Shop.
  • Stock up on sweets and treats at the Bake Sale.
  • Eat lunch or take out from the kitchen 11 – 2.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Senior Center building is at 18560 1st Ave NE #1, the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Free parking.
 
Vendors are chosen from the local arts community.

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Sound Transit public hearing on 2024 Service Plan

Notice of Public Hearing

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on phase 1 of Sound Transit’s proposed 2024 Service Plan, the 2024 Rail Service Plan. The hearing will be held:

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9:30am

Hybrid Meeting via WebEx and in-person at Sound Transit’s Ruth Fisher Board Room 401 S Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104. If a password is not already entered, enter the following password: Agency.

To participate in the public hearing via phone: call 415-655-0001 or 206-207-1700, then enter access code: 2503 065 2287 and password: 243629.

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on Sound Transit’s 2024 Service Plan.

Each year, Sound Transit's Service Planning Department prepares a Service Plan to guide the delivery of ST Express Bus, Sounder commuter rail, and Link light rail services. 

The Service Plan describes service and revisions proposed for the upcoming budget year. 
For more information on the public hearing or to request ADA accommodation, please call Sound Transit at (800) 201-4900 or (888) 713-6030 (TTY), or email main@soundtransit.org.


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Saturday Stretch at the Lake Forest Park Library October 21, 2023


Saturday Stretch at the Lake Forest Park Library Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11:30am – 12:30pm

Calm your mind, stretch and strengthen your body and improve your balance. Regardless of your age or physical activity level, you will:
  • Explore the reasons so many people of all ages practice Yoga.
  • Discover if Yoga is right for you.
  • Learn breathing techniques.
  • Learn basic poses and their names.
  • Learn safe ways to move from one pose to the next.
  • Practice mindfulness to calm your mind and reduce stress.
The library is located on the lower lobby of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155


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Halloween Decor: Giant Skeleton

 
Photo by John Crawford
A giant skeleton walks stalks this home in the 600 block of NW 183rd in Shoreline.


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Tickets still available for Sunday afternoon concert at Shorecrest PAC - Remember the Ladies

Natalie Dungey, trumpet soloist
You can still get tickets for the Sunday 2pm concert October 15, 2023 by Philharmonia Northwest with Natalie Dungey, trumpet and Christopher T. F. Hanson, conductor.


You are welcome to attend a pre-concert lecture by the conductor at 1pm.

All of this right here at home in our state of the art performing arts center at Shorecrest High School in the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center 15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155

Note that we also have wonderful performing arts venues at Shorewood High School and Shoreline Community College.

The program, Remember the Ladies, features female composers:
  • Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1
  • Barbara Harbach: Demarest Suite
  • Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: American Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
  • Florence Price: Symphony No. 1 in E minor
The orchestra will be back at Shorecrest in February and March after concerts in Seattle and Kirkland.

Philharmonia Northwest's 2023-24 Season Opener, "Remember the Ladies" on Sunday, October 15 at 2pm, features acclaimed trumpeter Natalie Dungey, an alumna of NPR’s From The Top who has performed as soloist with orchestras and bands around the country and as far away as Japan. 

Natalie joins the orchestra as soloist on Pulitzer-winner Ellen Taafe Zwilich's American Concerto, a virtuosic tribute "to the distinctive and virile style of American brass playing exemplified by Doc Severinsen."



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