Here comes the sun

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

 
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Looking east on Monday morning, November 20, 2023. The Cascade range is visible behind the treetops and Lake Washington peeks out through the gap in the trees.



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AG Ferguson: PeaceHealth will return up to $13.4 million to patients who should have received financial assistance

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that hospital chain PeaceHealth is refunding up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income patients of its five western Washington hospitals.

The refunds are a result of an Attorney General’s Office investigation into the hospital chain’s financial assistance and collection practices. 

Ferguson’s investigation found that PeaceHealth billed thousands of low-income patients who likely qualified for financial assistance without informing them of their eligibility.

PeaceHealth operates hospitals in Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Longview, Sedro-Woolley and Vancouver. This resolution impacts patients at all five hospitals.

Starting in July 2022, four million Washingtonians are qualified for free or discounted care at hospitals across Washington as a result of legislation that Ferguson requested.

The legislation requires large hospital systems to provide more financial assistance. Approximately half of all Washingtonians are now eligible for free or reduced-cost care at hospitals that represent approximately 80 percent of the licensed beds in the state.

Ferguson worked with prime sponsor Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, and Reps. Eileen Cody, D-Seattle, and Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, on HB 1616 to strengthen Washington’s law.



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State land agencies announce 2024 Discover Pass free days

 
A Discover Pass is not required to park on state-managed lands for 12 days next year

OLYMPIA — Nov. 20, 2023 — The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2024. 

On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The 2024 Discover Pass free days are:
  • Monday, Jan. 1 - First Day Hikes and New Year’s Day
  • Monday, Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Saturday, March 9 - Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
  • Tuesday, March 19 - State Parks’ 111th Birthday
  • Monday, April 22 - Earth Day
  • Saturday, June 8 - National Get Outdoors Day
  • Sunday, June 9 - Free Fishing Day
  • Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth
  • Saturday, Sept. 28 - National Public Lands Day
  • Thursday, Oct. 10 - World Mental Health Day
  • Monday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
  • Friday, Nov. 29 - Autumn Day
More on the free days

New Year’s Day, the first free day of 2024, provides people the opportunity to participate in Washington State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes event. 

First Day Hikes is a national initiative led by America’s State Parks, encouraging people to ring in the new year surrounded by nature. Last year, more than 1,500 participants hiked, biked and snowshoed 2,652.67 trail miles at Washington state parks. Distance and rigor vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family.

Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014) was an environmental activist and former chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. His lifelong dedication to protecting endangered salmon and restoring justice for the Nisqually Tribe helped shape Washington's environmental laws and expand treaty rights for Native Americans nationwide.

Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021.

National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. It celebrates the connection between people and green spaces in their communities – inspiring environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of open space for education, recreation and health benefits.

World Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin, dopamine and vitamin D and lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, helping our bodies combat stress.

About the Discover Pass

State land free days align with 2011 legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 to $35 annually, or $10 to $11.50 for a one-day visit, depending on the point of purchase. 

The pass is required to park on state lands managed by Parks, DNR and WDFW. Purchasing a Discover Pass helps all three agencies preserve and conserve public lands for future generations. The Discover Pass legislation directed Parks to designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state-managed lands.

The free days do not apply to Sno-Parks. During the winter season, November through April, visitors to Sno-Parks will need a Sno-Park permit. These permits are available for purchase online or from vendors throughout the state. For more information about winter recreation permit requirements, visit our website.


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Fog In the Garden

Photo by Victoria Gilleland

 The magic of morning fog in the garden.

--Victoria Gilleland


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Excavation underway at former Leena's site

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Excavation has begun at the site of the building which housed popular restaurant Leena's Café on 15th NE in the North City neighborhood.

In its place will be a residential community, Alta North City, expected to open in mid-2025.

With the development of Alta North City, Wood Partners aims to provide a true live, work, play community for residents with convenient access to the upcoming Link light rail stations, a variety of shopping options, restaurants, and parks just outside their doors.

The property itself will include more than 4,000 square-feet of ground floor retail with outdoor plaza space.


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Jobs: WSDOT Maintenance Mechanic 2

WSDOT
Maintenance Mechanic 2
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$53, 953- $67,296 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking multiple Maintenance Mechanic 2’s (MM2) to join Northwest Region’s Facilities Maintenance team in Shoreline, WA. 

The top candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems including electrical, structural, exterior, and especially heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. This position is expected to consider personal, co-worker and public safety as the first and foremost objective during the planning and performance of all activities in connection with work assignments.

Job description and application


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Loss and Bereavement during the Holiday Season - support offered at St. Dunstan's

Loss and Bereavement During the Holiday Season

Support offered at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church 

Information at: www.sdchp.org

  • November 25, meet and greet, how did Thanksgiving go for you?
  • December 2, Local Support resources, following our story
  • December 9, Telling our stories and feelings of brokenness
  • December 13, 7pm. Blue Christmas Service, led by Fr. David Marshall, our Pastor
  • December 30, How did Christmas go for you?
  • January 6, 2024 Share how the New Year Celebration this past year and years past may have differed for you. After this meeting for those who wish there will be Group Healing Prayer and anointing.

All Saturday morning gatherings (10am -noon) are in room 9 (The Chapel) on the lower level of the building, use lower parking lot and entrance.

Support group is led by Brother John Ryan, Franciscan Friar and an active member of the American Academy of Bereavement

We grow stronger by sharing our brokenness and pain

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Best in Washington: News Talk Radio KIT 1280 AM / 101.3 FM gives a shout out to Briley's BBQ in Lake Forest Park

Photo courtesy Briley's BBQ

News Talk KIT 1280 AM / 101.3 FM gave a shout out to Briley's BBQ in Lake Forest Park as the best BBQ in Washington, referencing a list in LoveFood.com


It's on Bothell Way overlooking Lake Washington, five blocks north of the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle (not really anywhere close to Lynnwood in spite of the reference point in the article).


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Underground Holiday Market is bigger than ever

Monday, November 20, 2023

A group congregates on the corner outside City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Underground Holiday Market used to be confined to the lower parking area in the Shoreline City Garage - hence 'underground'. 

It made an appropriate venue during the pandemic, as people and vendors were in the open air.

But now it has expanded and appears to have ambitions to take over the entire corner!

On Saturday November 18, 2023 crowds of holiday shoppers bundled in warm coats happily perused the vendors at the market - and there was a lot to see.

All photos by Steven H. Robinson

Ok, I exaggerate. But it has expanded beyond the underground garage to place a few vendors with canopies in the courtyard between the garage and City Hall.

Tables with activities for children filled the lobby.

It was clearly a popular event. 

--Diane Hettrick


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Shorecrest, Shorewood volleyball teams end their State tournament play

Shorecrest 2023 volleyball team
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
On Day 1 of the State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima, Friday and Saturday, November 17-18, 2023, Shorecrest volleyball had their tournament trip come to an abrupt end with losses in the 3A play-in round. 

The 13th-seeded Scots (16-6) fell 25-16, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23 against 20th-seeded Ferris.

Shorewood (19-4) picked up a win in the 3A tournament’s round of 16 before falling in the quarterfinals to Mead by scores of 25-20, 20-25, 25-17, 25-13. 

The 11th-seeded Stormrays swept sixth-seeded West Seattle 25-19, 25-15, 25-16 to reach the quarterfinals.

Shorewood 2023 volleyball team and friends
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
On Day 2 Shorewood (19-5) faced Mt. Spokane with a chance to reach the fifth/sixth-place game in the 3A tournament, but the 11th-seeded Stormrays fell 25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16 to 10th-seeded Mt. Spokane in a consolation bracket elimination game.

--Thanks to Heraldnet.com sports for this reporting


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Swim 3A State Championships results

3A State Swim Championship was held at King County Aquatic Center November 9 - 11, 2023.


Shorecrest takes 8th-best team score

Scoring in the Top Eight

Shorecrest 200 medley relay team medaled at 5th place  Photo courtesy SC

200 medley relay—
5. Shorecrest (Owan Fralick, Aila Howson, Quinn Whorley, Miranda Thompson) 1:51.68.

200 individual medley—
6. Daniel Bucholz (Shorewood) 24.60.

100 butterfly—
1. Ella Jablonski (Lakeside) 53.29.

Quinn Whorley SC, 4th in 500 freestyle
Photo courtesy SC

500 freestyle—
4. Quinn Whorley (Shorecrest) 5:10.42.

Aila Howson, SC, medaled 7th in 100 breaststroke
Photo courtesy SC
100 backstroke—
1. Ella Jablonski (Lakeside) 54.66.

100 breaststroke—
7. Aila Howson (Shorecrest) 1:06.36.


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Scots invoke Cinderella in Magical Journey to State 3A Soccer Final

The "Cinderella" Shorecrest soccer team at the beginning of the season.
Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics

By all measures, Shorecrest had achieved much by coming second in WesCo 3A, and runner-up in District 1. They also qualified for State with an RPI of 11, and seeded #9 in the tournament. 

In the State Tournament eighth-final, they faced Peninsula Seahawks of the SSC 3A who were seeded #8, and District 3/4 runner-up. 

In a tight, close game of evenly-matched teams, Scots managed to score the singular goal to advance to the quarter-final, 1-0. There, they were to face the defending State Champions Bellevue Wolverines of KingCo 3A, seeded #1, and District 2 co-champions, who had also knocked out Shorecrest in last year’s semi-final. 

Surely, the clock would strike midnight and the plucky underdogs would carry their bedraggled pumpkin back to the scullery. Except that Cinderella was not yet ready to leave the ball, and proceeded to use their glassy cleats to kick the Wolverines off the dance floor, 2-1. 

Shorecrest had improbably reached the semi-finals again, to face perennial powerhouse Lakeside Lions of Metro 3A, seeded #4, and third in District 2. 

They were one step away from the final, in their quest for the prized chalice, and state soccer supremacy. 

The Scots were nearly mauled, but as if protected by a fairy godmother, they conjured up the frightful specter of penalty kicks (5-4), and summoned it to tame the Lions into submission, 2-1. 

They were one win away from achieving what was previously done by their predecessors 30 years ago, in 1993. And this time, they only had to face the Roosevelt Roughriders of Metro 3A, seeded #14, who squeaked through District 2 bi-league playoffs. 

Instead of being the dark horse, they were favored, surely now, the Team of Destiny in their Finals crusade at Sparks Stadium. 

Little did they know that there was another longshot Cinderella on their own mission of redemption, Roosevelt, who had lost in last year’s final (to Bellevue). And this time, the Roughriders were not to be denied, taking a commanding 0-3 lead, but the Scots willed one last flicker of hope to cut the deficit to 1-3. Roosevelt did not flinch, did not waver, did not retreat, this Saturday night in Puyallup, to ruthlessly apply the final strike to vanquish valiant Shorecrest 1-4. 

Last year, Scots had to be content with fourth place, this year they have finished second. What will happen next year?

We recognize and salute the departing Shorecrest senior players:

#1 Tatiana Zahajko, Goalkeeper
#3 Darcy Dalziel, Defense
#5 Olivia Sasnett, Forward
#6 Emma Orthel, Forward
#7 Kenna Stallings, Defense
#8 Tayvi Khann, Midfield
#12 Taylor Christensen, Forward

--TCA


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Gloria's Birds: Are you sure that's a high quality portrait lens you're using, photog?

Sunday, November 19, 2023

 

(Bernice the Barred Owl had exacting standards for her photo sessions.)

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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Sidewalk 'bridges' in Kenmore save street trees

'Tree bridge' in Kenmore photo by Pam Cross

As you drive north on 73rd Ave NE in Kenmore, you may be asking yourself: why are there bridges on this sidewalk?

A quick check with the Kenmore Facebook page provides the answer: There are multiple locations where tree roots are damaging the sidewalk. The City of Kenmore is using this innovative approach to preserve the trees by bridging over existing tree roots. 

The bridges are a product of PermaTrak (PermaTrak.com) that advertises them as a maintenance-free boardwalk system for trail, greenway and pedestrian bridge projects. 

Rather than remove the trees or cut the tree roots, the sidewalk now goes over the area the roots are growing which allows both the sidewalk and the trees to exist in harmony.

Thinking outside the box, Kenmore researched for ways to improve sidewalks while saving the healthy trees that disrupt sidewalks. They recognized the importance of trees to our environment to mitigate the effects of global warming and to prevent the growth of heat islands created by the sidewalks and street hardscape. 

A PermaTrak system was used along Dayton Ave N in Shoreline saving 94 mature trees (SAN 11/14/202). In this case a level sidewalk was installed.

Cities, including Shoreline, continue to look for different ways to save mature trees as we strive to make our cities more walkable while protecting their beauty. 

--Pam Cross


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Shoreline Fire Toy Drive


Shoreline Fire says The holidays are coming!!!

They are conducting their annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Dale Turner Family YMCA, City of Shoreline City Hall, and the Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 

They are looking for donations of new, unwrapped toys for children in our community.

Drop them off at any Shoreline Fire station or Dale Turner Y. 

Ballinger Thriftway will put out a collection box in their store and bring all donations to the firehouse!


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The Donut Dollies and the I Corp Wrestling Tournament

Da Nang, 1968, Avis is kneeling in front
By Doug Cerretti

I have previously written about Avis Schwab and her service as a Donut Dolly in Vietnam from 1967 to 1967. 

Young, single and college educated women volunteer for a Red Cross program to support the GIs in Vietnam. Armed only with smiles and hand-made games, the Donut Dollies risked their lives every day to achieve their mission of cheering up and bringing a sense of home to the U.S. troops. 

The Dollies were always thinking of new projects to interact with the GIs. One day, Avis suggested that they organize a wrestling tournament. 

Wall to wall people attended the unadvertised event
Where did Avis get that idea, you may ask. Avis’s favorite professor at Western Washington University was also the wrestling coach. Avis was a physical education and health major and had a particular interest in athletics. She had attended many wrestling matches and thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of the sport. 

So, the Donut Dollies went to work... where can we have the tournament, can we get mats, etc. The wrestling tournament took on a life of its own with everything coming together. However, there was one thing they could not find in Vietnam, trophies. She wrote her parents and they contacted A-1 Trophy Co in Olympia and D & E Trophy Co in Tacoma and they enthusiastically donated the trophies.

Trophies awarded were donated from Washington companies

The D & E Trophy Co included a note, “We hope all goes well. Let us know what else we can do.” 

On June 16, 1968, the I Corp Wrestling Tournament was held at the Red Cross Center, Freedom Hill, Hill 327, Danang Run. It was standing room only with GIs spilling out the door. Avis was surprised by the number as they had no advertisement for the tournament; clearly word of mouth played a big role and they came from all over, some from the DMZ. 

Enlisted GI vs Officer
The match that elicited the most excitement pitted an enlisted versus an officer. Avis remembered that the referee was Marine Major Spinella and she wondered how he found a referee’s shirt. Also, one of the wrestlers actually had a singlet. Avis did note he (Navy) was the most accomplished wrestler. Not surprisingly most of the winners were Marines, OORAH! 

A very entertaining day for the troops and just another day of work for the Donut Dollies.

--Photos courtesy of Avis Schwab

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Town and Country Market November recipe - try this elegant chicken dish for family dinners

Braised Chicken with Apple and Sage
Photo courtesy Town and Country

A warm and friendly fall meal from our local Town and Country grocer.

Braised Chicken with Apples and Sage

Warm up with delicious fall flavors. Add mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or polenta for the coziest of side dishes.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Yield: 4-6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

8 chicken thighs, bone-in
Olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 crisp apples of choice, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
⅔ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon chopped fresh sage
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

PREPARATION

STEP 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

STEP 2
Heat a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Lightly coat bottom of pan with olive oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken skin-side down, working in batches if necessary. Remove to a plate.

STEP 3
Add butter, brown sugar, apples and shallots to pan. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until apples are browned, about 5 minutes.

STEP 4
Add broth, vinegar and sage. Stir, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

STEP 5
Return chicken to pan along with any accumulated juices. Reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly reduced, 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.

Shoreline Town and Country Market is located on the upper level of Shoreline Place 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133.

See previous Town and Country recipes (and others!) here


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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka opens Friday at Edmonds Driftwood Players

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl

Edmonds Driftwood Players' musical production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka will play at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds, November 24 - December 17, 2023. 

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. 

Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory… or suffer the consequences…

TICKETS Available online or by phone at 425-774-9600.
  • $28 General Adults (ages 19-59); 
  • $25 Junior/Senior/Military.
  • Discounted tickets for groups of 10+ people are also available.
November 24-December 17, 2023
  • Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, 
  • Sundays at 2pm. 
  • Two additional Saturday 2pm matinees have been added on December 2 and 16. 

The production features BJ Smyth as Willy Wonka and Nina McKinstry as Charlie. It is directed by Jenny Cross.

This production is appropriate for all ages but is most suitable for children ages 5+. This production is anticipated to be 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteer-based nonprofit community theatre that is proud to have been entertaining audiences in the Pacific Northwest since 1958, making EDP one of the oldest operating community theatres in Washington State. 

"As we celebrate our 65th Season in Edmonds, we would like to thank the community for their continued support of local theatre.” -Katie Soulé, Managing Director


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Trolls disrupting public meetings at Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Donovan Reeves on unsplash.com
Trolls are disrupting local public meetings.

In Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Everett, and Shoreline, unknown persons have logged in to the online public comment section of city council meetings and used the opportunity to spew what is being described as "hate-filled, racist, oppressive speech."

All the cities posted similar statements.

This was Shoreline's comment: 

We were recently targeted as well. Before the meeting, the City Clerk was aware of recent similar incidents occurring at City of Kenmore and King County meetings and was on the alert for a possible disruption. 

While the City recognizes that freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our democracy and respects diverse opinions, a council meeting is not an open public forum. 

We will not tolerate the use of public meetings for hateful, racist, and oppressive comments that are disruptive to the conduct of city business. Upon hearing the comments, the Mayor promptly asked the City Clerk to mute the individual and the Clerk immediately removed their permission to talk in the online platform.

Since people can create any screen name they want, it is hard to know ahead of time who the people are who are providing public comment. 

The best we can do is be prepared for the unexpected. We will continue to be vigilant during meetings and step in immediately upon hearing hateful, racists, disruptive language.

Interestingly, Snohomish county is not experiencing the same attacks. Edmonds had an attack in 2020 during public interviews of candidates for police chief, but nothing recent. Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood have not experienced recent attacks.

--Diane Hettrick


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Emergency Tree Work on NE 182nd Street in LFP on Monday, November 20

On Monday, November 20, 2023, the City of Lake Forest Park’s Public Works Department is doing emergency tree work on NE 182nd Street.

From 8:00am to 1:00pm, NE 182nd Street will be closed from 35th Avenue NE to 40th Avenue NE.

From 1:00pm to approximately 4:00pm, NE 182nd Street will be closed from 33rd Avenue NE and 35th Avenue NE to finish the tree work.

The closure involves setting up a large crane in the work zone so there will be no through traffic during the closures. Please plan to use alternate routes. 


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Casual Bridge Play at Seattle Bridge Center - November/December 2023

On Monday evenings from November 20 through December 18, Seattle Bridge Center is hosting Casual Bridge Play from 7pm to 9pm. 

Light snacks provided. Come on whichever Mondays work for you.

If you've just finished a lesson series, or you are returning to the game and feeling rusty, you can practice your bridge skills with supervised play. 

You can ask questions about how to bid or play a hand, and you can use printed reference materials.

Or if you are brand new to the game of bridge, we'll introduce you to the basic ideas of the game and we may even be able to get some cards into your hands.

Or if you are a more experienced player, come on by! With enough experienced players, we'll set up a table for you where you can play at your own pace.

Most play will be shuffle-and-deal with random hands. Occasionally, we will introduce some elements of competitive play by comparing results between tables. No masterpoints will be awarded.

Cost: $5 cash per person, with discounts for players age 18 and under.

It's nice to know how many folks are coming, so please drop us a note at SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com and mention that you're interested in attending "Casual Bridge Play on Monday nights".

See you at the bridge tables!

Seattle Bridge Center is located at 1539 NE 145th St, Seattle, WA 98155


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Northwest Chorale invites you to its winter concert, Hodie! Songs for a Joyous Season

The Northwest Chorale, directed by Lynn Hall, invites you to its winter concert, Hodie! Songs for a Joyous Season. 

Performances will be:

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 3pm
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
13047 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle

and

Sunday, December 10, at 3pm,
Edmonds United Methodist Church
828 Caspers St., Edmonds.

Admission is complimentary and a cash free will offering will be taken to benefit Northwest Harvest.

This musical feast of carols and other sacred works features Benjamin Britten’s beloved Ceremony of Carols and the sublime Four Christmas Motets by Francis Poulenc. 

Filling out the program are a variety of modern seasonal works and carols. These delightful songs and creative arrangements of beloved carols will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Please come and help us celebrate this festive season by helping to feed those in need. 


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Thanksgiving Dinner



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Phoenix Theatre presents A Nice Family Christmas opening Friday November 24, 2023

A Nice Family Christmas
by Phil Olson
directed by Eric Lewis
Produced with permission by Samuel French, Inc. (Concord Theatricals)

November 24th – December 17, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm

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

Run Time: 120 Minutes with a 15-minute intermission

~ CHRISTMAS IN THE MIDWEST ~

Just in time for the holidays, The Phoenix Theatre is here to provide you with the new Christmas classic, A Nice Family Christmas by Phil Olson.

Bring the Midwest to the Northwest with this crazy and insightful family comedy – complete with lutefisk, a grumpy granny, and heaps of laughs.

It’s Christmas Eve, and a young newspaper reporter on the brink of being fired has been assigned a last-chance story about a typical family Christmas – his family’s Christmas. He goes home to his recently widowed mother, his crazy uncle, his eccentric grandmother, and his battling siblings and their neurotic spouses, who provide no shortage of material.

One by one, we learn each family member’s secrets, problems, and dysfunctions, and when they learn that he’s writing an article with some very personal family information, the fruitcake hits the fan. The question is, will the magic of Christmas bring this family back together?

Director Eric Lewis and the incredible cast are in rehearsal now and are prepping a fantastic show.

"Things are really moving along nicely. It’s a really talented group of actors and the play is delightfully written,” says Lewis, “These are full, rich characters who yearn to unite with their family but, as in real life, they find that they cannot quite connect. We get to watch them grow and change. And also get manipulated by a loving mother.”

Featuring local favorites Melanie Calderwood, Susan Connors, and James Lynch this show is sure to sell quickly!

Interested parties can learn more about the show by visiting www.tptedmonds.org

Purchase tickets here
*Sundays are going fast, if you prefer to attend a matinee do not delay!

The Phoenix Theatre is located in Firdale Village 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds WA 


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Heaven on the Half Shell - presentation Sunday at Shoreline Library


When the tide is out, the table is set.

No registration required for this presentation on the history of oyster cultivation in Puget Sound and elsewhere.

Sunday November 19, 2023 at 1pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Shoreline Library




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Woodway residents: Coffee with the Mayor Saturday


Woodway residents are invited to join Mayor Quinn and their neighbors for a casual Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1 - 2:30pm at Town Hall.

If you have a question that you’ve always wanted to ask or if you simply want to spend some time with your neighbors learning about Town government or discussing new ideas, I’d encourage you to join me. Hope to see you there!
--Mayor Quinn

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Shorewood graduate Blake Snell wins his second Cy Young award in professional baseball


Blake Snell, Shorewood graduate, won the 2023 National League Cy Young Award.

He was voted as the best pitcher in the league. His record was 14 and 9 with a 2.25 ERA for the San Diego Padres.

Blake at Shorewood. Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

This is the second Cy Young Award won by Blake. He was the American League winner in 2018 while at Tampa Bay. (See previous article)

Baseball scouts on the sidelines of Shorewood games when Blake was playing
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

During his senior season big league scouts were often at Shorewood games timing his fast balls to be sure he was the real deal.  He was.

--Wayne Pridemore


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Scene Over the Sound: King county Bell helicopter

Friday, November 17, 2023

Story and photos by Jan Hansen

Tuesday afternoon King County's Bell helicopter flew over Shoreline then turned north in a low flight between Kingston and Edmonds. 


From the King County Website:  

The King County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit is the only full-time rotary-wing law enforcement aviation unit in Washington State. Four other counties (Chelan, Thurston, Snohomish and Spokane) each operate helicopters on a limited, part-time basis, primarily for wilderness Search & Rescue and wilderness firefighting support.


The Air Support Unit operates six days per week. We operate one Bell 206B3 helicopter, one UH-1H “Huey” helicopter that we received from the Federal 1208 (surplus) program and one Bell 407 received from regional UASI funds. Our total annual flight time averages about 1200 hours a year.


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Young Scots coach a home grown product

This is just one of innumerable stories that could be written about members of our community.

If you enjoy this sort of story, write one yourself. Find somebody in our community who’s making a difference and shine a spotlight on them. There’s enough wretched news these days - let’s find some good news to brighten our day.

Malcolm Rosier-Butler
Shorecrest varsity girls hoops coach

Tryouts for the Shorecrest Girls Basketball team began this week, and for the for the second year they’ll be coached by Malcolm Rosier-Butler. At 23, he is the youngest varsity girls hoops coach in the State. Last year, with a young roster, his team finished with a .500 record at 10-10.

Star player at Shorecrest in 2016
Rosier-Butler graduated from Shorecrest in 2017, and was a star player for the team that took second place in the 2016 State Tournament.

Scots’ Athletic Director Alan Bruns says this: 

“As a Shorecrest alum, Malcolm has come into this job with strong ties to our spirit and culture. He bleeds Green and Gold. 
"The program has been invigorated by his enthusiasm and passion for coaching basketball. He focuses on teaching, execution, and motivation, knowing that positive outcomes with be the end result.”

Malcolm in 2016
Malcolm was born and raised in Shoreline, and attended Shoreline Children’s Center, Briarcrest, Kellogg and Shorecrest. 

He played one year of college basketball before deciding to focus on academics, graduating in 2021 with a BA in Community Psychology from University of Washington Bothell. 

He was one of the first student leaders to be a part of Shoreline Sports Foundation, of which he is now the Executive Director. Malcolm also works as mentor with M.U.S.T. - Mentoring Students and Teens

Coach
His story is a classic example of ‘local young man makes good,’ and as is often the case with successful people, there are many who helped along the way.

Malcolm attributes his success to the community that raised and supported him. Joe Robinson at Shoreline Children's Center in preschool got his education off on the right foot. 

Mrs. Dorn and his Japanese teacher (Sensei Toby) in middle school encouraged him to learn Japanese. 

Frank Workman, his first banker, helped Malcolm learn the importance of keeping track of, and saving, money.

Neighbors hired Malcolm to mow lawns, chop wood and clean gutters when he was a young teenager. Many coaches, and his mentor Keith Nelson, all helped shape and build his character.

His family could not have done it alone without the help from the entire community.

Shoreline can be proud to call him one of their own.

--Sports Desk


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Ethereal fog

Photo by Toby Tobler

Fog was lovely and ethereal on Thursday as it settled in around Log Boom Park Thursday morning, November 16, 2023.


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Shorecrest senior Violet Burchak signs to play volleyball at Western Washington University

Violet Burchak, surrounded by her volleyball teammates

Congratulations to Shorecrest High School Volleyball Athlete Violet Burchak who is continuing her education and volleyball career at Western Washington University. 

Violet Burchak's family celebrates her signing with Western Washington University.

Coach Robyn Williams


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S.A.G.E. club Trivia event Friday November 17, 2023 at Teen Center


SAGE, Sexuality and Gender Equality, at the Shoreline Teen Center!

Friday the 17th of November 2023 we will have a S.A.G.E. club event! The Teen Center is open 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Trivia will be happening at 4:00pm. 

You can make your own team or can be placed in a team when you arrive! Number of youth per team will depend on the number of participants but it will approximately be teams of 3-5 youth. Come play trivia, eat food, and win prizes!

Meet new people, make friends, and check out the teen center!

For more information email SAGE's club lead Mary at mhale@shorelinewa.gov

The Shoreline Teen Center is open from 2:30 to 9:00pm so feel free to come early and stay late for Teen Center games and activities. It is located at 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Shorecrest volleyball off to State tournament

Shorecrest volleyball team about to board the bus for Yakima and the State tournament
Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics

Shorecrest Volleyball had a magical send off Thursday morning, November 16, 2023 as they set off for Yakima.

Shorecrest volleyball team, coaches, chaperones, supporters, and maybe a cheerleader or two get ready to board the bus for Yakima and the State tournament. Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics.

The #13 seeded Scots will face #20 Ferris HS in the State 3A Tournament Friday morning at 8:00am.

Coach Robyn Williams

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