Lake City's Winterfest December 3, 2023 features local musical talent and electeds

Sunday, November 26, 2023


Lake City Winterfes
t Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 - 7pm, at the Old Chase Bank, 12360 Lake City Way NE. Please enter from 32nd Ave NE off of 125th Ave NE or at 125th and Lake City Way onto 31st Ave NE.

Winterfest will feature:
  • Elected Officials Address: Hear from our elected officials as they share their insights and warm wishes for the season. Public Announcements are at 3:30pm.
  • Holiday Vendors: Explore a diverse array of holiday vendors offering unique gifts and festive treats.
  • Service Providers Showcase: Discover local service providers showcasing their offerings to community. With crafts and activities for kids and families.
Musical Cheer: (Main Stage – under the large Sequoia at 125th and LCW)
  • 3:05pm: Dazzling performance by Productions Dance Studio
  • 3:30pm: Public Announcements and Special Guests
  • 3:45pm: Groove to the rhythms of Jane Addams’ Jazz Band
  • 4:30pm: Enchanting melodies of Nathan Hale’s Choir
  • 5:10pm: Local band, The James Peters Group, takes the stage for an unforgettable performance
Culinary Delights: Discounts from Local Restaurants
  • Jalisco’s Specials: $3 Tacos
  • Lil Tiger Treats: 20% Off all orders
  • SeaTango Foods: $4 Empanadas
  • Gyro Lake City: Discount on first 30 Gyros

Don’t miss out on the magic of Winterfest – a perfect blend of delicious eats, holiday shopping, and local entertainment! Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with festive fun.


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WSDA entomologists continue to track and study Giant (aka Murder) Hornets

A hornet worker sporting a new,
ultra-light solar powered tracking tag
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists recently returned from their second trip to Korea this season, completing a second season of collaborative field research with Kyungpook National University on the northern giant hornet in its native range.

The goals of that project are to learn more about hornet foraging behavior (to better deploy the food-based traps currently used), colony cycles and diurnal behavior patterns, and potential dispersal behavior of newly produced queen hornets.
 
The latter is particularly important for establishing response areas upon detection of hornets in new areas. The season was wracked with challenges, including a typhoon that impacted some of the data collected. 

Nevertheless, the team returned with over 200 tethered flight mill trials (a way to estimate the physiological maximum of queen hornet flight ability), 250,000 data points for worker hornets entering and exiting their nests, and over 120 hours of camera footage of activity outside of the hornet nests.

A male hornet pausing for a juice
break while attached to a flight mill
They also collected months of data from hornets tagged and moving throughout their foraging areas, although this data is compromised by the hornets literally chewing their tracking tags to pieces.

They also tested new, smaller tags that are not yet commercially available – the tags seem to have promise for studying many different insect species.

All told, the team assembled a very large data set that will provide unique insights into hornet biology, even given the many setbacks of 2023, which was not a great year for hornets in the local area.

WSDA has placed around 800 traps in Whatcom County where the hornets were first discovered in Washington state. The program is continuing to monitor and check traps for hornets. They will begin removing traps in December.

There have been no confirmed detections of northern giant hornets so far in 2023.

It is still important to be on the lookout. Dead or alive, northern giant hornet reports are helpful. In December 2019 and September 2020, dead hornets were collected. One hornet was found on a porch, and the other was inside a lantern-style electric yard light that had a paper wasp nest inside.

British Columbia continues to do surveillance with traps and urge beekeepers to do the same. They are wrapping up their season. This year they have had no northern giant hornet detections.

Any confirmed report can help guide trapping efforts, and collected hornets can aid in future research. If you think you have seen a hornet, report it online, email hornets@agr.wa.gov, or call 1-800-443-6684. Include a photo if you can safely obtain one. If the specimen is dead, you may collect it and wait for our response.

The so-called "murder hornets" can be lethal to humans with venom allergies and wipe out an entire honeybee colony in two hours.


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Eastside CHADD to learn about Neuropsychological Evaluations at December 12, 2023 Zoom meeting

Dr. Christine Clancy
Join Eastside CHADD for a free Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 7 to 8:30pm.

Eastside CHADD welcomes Dr. Christine Clancy via Zoom to learn about Neuropsychological Evaluations. 

Dr. Clancy has given guest lectures and published scholarly articles in the areas of pediatric pain, autism spectrum disorder, FASD and ADHD.

Dr. Clancy will:
  • Explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is / what domains are tested
  • Compare/contrast neuropsychological evaluations with school evaluations
  • Discuss duration, timing, and appropriateness of these evaluations
  • Provide some case examples to illustrate data and diagnoses

Dr. Christine Clancy is a Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist in private practice in Bellevue WA with expertise in the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with acquired and traumatic brain injury, chronic medical conditions, and neurological conditions. 

Dr. Clancy received her doctoral degree in 2003 from the University of Toronto’s APA accredited School and Child Clinical Psychology Program. 

Dr. Clancy worked as a clinical psychologist for several years at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation teaching hospital prior to completing a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. 

Dr. Clancy moved to Seattle in 2007 for a position as a Rehabilitation Psychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist in the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology at Seattle Children’s Hospital. 

During her 10-year tenure at SCH, Dr. Clancy attained Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology in November 2009 and attained Subspecialty Board Certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology in 2011. 

She gradually transitioned out of the hospital setting into private practice and is now the co-owner of the Center for Child Development, a group practice located in Bellevue and Issaquah.

Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

Priority registrations now open for members.

To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:
  1. Put the word "Clancy" in the subject line.
  2. Your first and last name
  3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number
  4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)
  5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event
We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7pm to learn how to support for your children and your students.

The Zoom invitation will be sent on Tuesday, December 12th.

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Washington State man found guilty of assaulting law enforcement and other charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Taylor James Johnatakis
convicted of three felonies and 
four misdemeanor charges
Defendant Interfered with Officers Attempting to Block the Mob

WASHINGTON – A Washington state man was found guilty in the District of Columbia today of assaulting law enforcement and other felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 

His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Taylor James Johnatakis, 39, of Kingston, Washington, was convicted of seven charges, including three felonies, by a federal jury in Washington, D.C.

Johnatakis was convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, all felony offenses. 

In addition to the felonies, Johnatakis was convicted of four misdemeanor charges, including entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds; and engaging in an act of physical violence in the grounds of any of the Capitol building.

U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth will sentence Johnatakis at a later date.

According to evidence presented during the trial, Johnatakis led a mob of rioters up a staircase on the West Front of the Capitol. 

He came to the Capitol with a megaphone strapped to his back. He joined the riot at the base of the southwest staircase when the mob was overwhelming police officers, who were forced to retreat toward the Capitol. 

Johnatakis followed right behind those retreating police officers, underneath the scaffolding of the Inaugural Stage. He was one of the first rioters to reach the top of the southwest staircase, where he was confronted with a line of police barricades and police officers protecting the Capitol.

Johnatakis organized and coordinated other rioters to assault the police line at the top of the southwest staircase. Specifically, using his megaphone, Johnatakis directed rioters to move up to the police line and yelled at the rioters to “pack it in! pack it in!” 

Johnatakis then instructed the crowd through the megaphone that they were going to push the bike racks “one foot” at a time and counted, “one, two, three, GO!!” 

Johnatakis and his fellow rioters— including co-defendants Isaac Steve Sturgeon and Craig Michael Bingert— grabbed the bike racks in front of them and pushed them forcibly into the line of police officers. 

Numerous police officers ran to reinforce the line as the rioters thrust the metal bike racks forward into the officers. As a result of this attack, at least one police officer was injured.

Johnatakis was arrested on Feb. 11, 2021, in Washington state by the FBI.

Sturgeon and Bingert were both previously sentenced for their roles in the January 6th Capitol breach.

This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington.

This case is being investigated by the FBI’s Seattle and Washington Field Offices. Valuable assistance was provided by the United States Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.

In the 34 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,200 individuals have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 400 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov


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Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide concert in Shoreline December 10, 2023

Become part of Magical Strings Yuletide to experience joy and warmth, and shine a light into the darkness of winter!

Celtic Yuletide returns for another year, bringing generations together for a joyful celebration as the Boulding family and special guests weave their magic with lively and soulful music, storytelling, songs of the season, and stellar Irish step-dancing. 

Philip and Pam Boulding’s Celtic harps, dulcimers, concertina, accordion and more are accompanied by their children and guests on violin, cello, whistles, harmonium, guitar, vocals, and percussion.

The Bouldings have been performing since the days of the local medieval and renaissance fairs. Their children have been raised in a musical tradition and are part of the family performances along with a large cast of musicians and Irish step dancers.

Shoreline is a new venue for them this year. The concert is being produced by the Tara Academy of Irish Dance in North Seattle so there will be many amazing Irish dancers at this show.

45th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concerts
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00pm 
Shorewood High School Theatre

  • Daughter Brittany, violinist with the Seattle Symphony, will be able to appear with her parents at all the shows this year, along with her husband, Prescott, operatic baritone, who will add his vocal magic. 
  • Son Brenin, cellist and juggler, will bring his entire family.
  • Rowan, the beautiful award-winning Irish dancer, her brother Haydn, a world champion Irish dancer and a brilliant percussionist, and award-winning dancers from the Tara Academy of Irish Dance, headed by Brenin’s lovely wife Sara. 
  • Their son Morgan will be there, playing the organ and the tin whistle. 
  • The acclaimed Canadian fiddler and step dancer Jocelyn Pettit is able to join the family once again for this 45th year, along with, as always, Dublin guitarist/singer Colm McCarthaigh. 
  • It wouldn’t be Yuletide without dynamic percussionist Matt Jerrell and his whole family, young dancers with their family’s Tara Academy. 

Pam and Phil Boulding with
hammered dulcimer and Irish harps
About Magical Strings

Philip and Pam Boulding founded Magical Strings in 1978, the same year they began the Celtic Yuletide Concerts with their family. 

They have performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland and Japan, toured and recorded 21 albums on four labels. 

They build their own line of Celtic harps and hammered dulcimers for an international clientele, run the School of Magical Strings and host the Magic Hill Summer Harp Camp at their beautiful 5-acre home overlooking Puget Sound. 

Once called the “Von Trapps of the Northwest” by local media, their love of music is embraced by their five grown children and nine grandchildren age 22 years to one year old, who join the family for Celtic Yuletide.


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Stage 1 Burn Ban called for Snohomish county

Saturday, November 25, 2023


STAGE 1 BURN BAN CALLED FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves

Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective 2pm, Saturday November 25, 2023.

This ban is in effect until further notice.

"There were high levels of wood smoke last night and early morning today in Snohomish County. And, while there will be some clearing during the day, we expect high levels again tonight. This could lead to daily values of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS in those areas and MODERATE air quality overall. Stagnant conditions are expected to persist through the weekend and into next week."

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation.

The purpose of a burn ban is to reduce the amount of pollution creating unhealthy air, usually due to excessive wood smoke. Wood smoke affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and increases health risks, especially for sensitive populations.

Current status and more information here


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Fun Run photos

Runners are encouraged to wear appropriate costumes

All photos by Wayne Pridemore

On Thanksgiving morning, the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) held its 17th annual 10k Fun Run.

The wind might have been blowing but everyone kept their hats on

And probably for the 17th year our photographer Wayne Pridemore was there to photograph it.


At the starting point, runners are reminded of the rules and the route.

And they're off!

And then they are turned loose. It's a fun run but runners get very competitive - after all, bragging rights are at stake.

Race walkers have more fun

There is a completely different course for walkers. They take time to smell the roses (there may be a few along the way) and to wave and smile at the cameraman.

Spirit of the Race

If this creature is not the race mascot, they certainly should be!

And so it is done for another year. It will be back, so mark your calendars and start working on your hats.

--Diane Hettrick


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: After Thanksgiving ‘Wonderland’



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CANCELLED:Live and Local: Jean Lenke and Jamie Findlay at North City Bistro Wednesday



CANCELLED

Olympic Peninsula Vocalist Jean Lenke & La Connor Guitarist Jamie Findlay, both lovers of Classic Jazz & Folk Music, will perform for the first time together this Wednesday, November 29t at North City Bistro & Wine Shop, 7-9pm.
 
With a beautifully smooth and soulful voice, Pacific Northwest Jazz, Folk & 

Blues vocal artist Jean Lenke paints music in full color, with broad strokes and a free hand. 

As bandleader her approach to music is free spirited, crossing boundaries and mixing genres ~ she doesn’t always color inside the lines. 

Her 2019 debut album, recorded in Philadelphia, is full of delightful surprises including tributes to Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Bill Evens, June Carter Cash and Lee Morgan. jean therapy music

Jamie Findlay, originally from Seattle, is one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar. With two CD's under his own name, "Wings of Light" and "Amigos del Corazon", Jamie is also a very busy performer and composer, both in the States and abroad. His music is flavored by many styles from jazz and blues to pop and funk. Jamie Findlay Music

Wednesday evening’s concert will include Classic standards as well as songs by Carol King, Joni Mitchel, Dolly Parton, Joe Carter Cash, Merl Haggard, Sandy Denny, Ritchie Havens & more. Come out and support Shoreline’s beloved small restaurant , North City Bistro and enjoy this very special concert, right here in your own community, The bistro’s food is delicious! The wine is fine. And the music will surely be a good time. We hope to see you there!

More information here and Tickets here

North City Bistro and Wine Shop 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155


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Shop Local: Sky Nursery has a gift shop - and a coffee shop - and a Maker's Market

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
By Diane Hettrick

Sky Nursery has greenhouses and outdoor space full of plants, of course, but they also have a year round gift shop inside with gifts for gardeners. House plants make good gifts and the staff are very knowledgeable.  

I once walked in to the indoor plant section and said "I need four different plants for people whose idea of plant care is to dump the remains of their cold coffee in the dirt." The staff person was startled for a moment but then came up with four great selections.

Their Christmas ornaments are varied and they often have entertainment during December. And Christmas trees.

They are located between Aurora and Midvale, just north of 185th.

Saturday, December 2, 2023 they have tool sharpening for $4 cash only from 10am to 2pm, music from Strum ukulele band from 1-2pm, and Heartful Rootz Maker's Market. Keep an eye on their events page.

Heartful Rootz Maker's Market

December 2nd & 3rd 10am-4pm

Shop over 30 vendors offering handmade goodies from local Black, Indigenous and People of the Global Majority artists.

As a special treat, join us each day at 12pm & 2pm for story shares from exceptional featured artists. This is a great opportunity to learn more about their work, stories and motivations, and understand how much it takes to create something truly beautiful by hand.

Heartful Rootz is proud to support both experienced and up-and-coming vendors and creatives.

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Shop Local: Third Place Books has a deal and a gift shop


Third Place Books is wonderful, of course, one of the few independent bookstores left standing. They also have a gift shop worth perusing with charming and quirky items for that person who has everything.

Upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


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Shop Local - Beach House Greetings

 
Beach House Greetings
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Beach House Greetings
Additional holiday shopping hours!
Beginning this weekend
 through Sunday, Dec. 24th
We've added an extra hour on Saturdays:
  10AM-5PM
New Sunday hours: Noon-5PM
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM (regular hours)
Join us for Small Business Saturday!
We have the shop stocked with holiday goods and many gift items for everyone on your list!
We'll have treats as well!
Thank you for shopping Small Business this holiday season!
The Shops at Richmond Beach



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Shop local - ShoreLake Arts Gallery

 
Store manager Lisa Palmentier peers around the door of the ShoreLake Arts Gallery
When you are doing your holiday shopping, remember to look locally. Town Center in Lake Forest Park has several places to shop for gifts.

One that has been growing and improving over the years is the ShoreLake Arts Gallery. Not only is it a local shop from our local arts organization, it is full of items created by local artists.

It is on the lower lobby of Town Center, across from Chocolate Man and A Better Day Salon. Intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Hours Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm.


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Jobs: City of Mountlake Terrace Preschool Assistant - 3/4 time

Friday, November 24, 2023

City of Mountlake Terrace
Preschool Assistant - 3/4 time
Posted 11-21-23
Open until filled
Hourly wage range: $15.74 - $17.23 (2023 rates)

This three-quarter time position is responsible for assisting with preschool programs: arts and crafts, games, sports, special events and leisure activities for kids aged 3-5. 

Work hours/locations are subject to change, but will typically be: Monday- Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm.



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Thanksgiving wind

Thanksgiving morning in Edmonds
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

In contrast to the years when windstorms knocked out the power, leaving half-cooked turkeys in the oven and holiday craft fairs using lanterns, this Thanksgiving was beautiful weather.

There was enough wind in the morning to create small waves and crash against bulkheads, but the low tide didn't cooperate to create drama.

And those of us who don't see morning missed the whole thing.

--Diane Hettrick


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"Happy Thanksgiving to all," said Ruby the Ring-billed Seagull

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

from her perch on Lake Washington.

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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Star Party at Paramount School Park on December 2, 2023


Star Party at Paramount School Park on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 6 to 10:30pm. Location: 15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Shoreline, Parks & Recreation Department. It is open to the public and free of charge.

Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.

The Moon is near its "third quarter" phase and as such the Moon does not rise until near or after midnight making Shoreline skies particularly dark and favorable for stargazing.

Check the SAS website frequently for star gazing event status. If weather conditions force cancellation of an event, that news will be posted not later that 4pm the day of the event.
 
Visit the SAS website for other Puget Sound star gazing events, and for outreach opportunities, meetings and membership information.

Sunset Times:
Official at 04:18 PM
Civil at 04:54 PM
Nautical at 05:33 PM
Astronomical at 06:10 PM

Lunar Phase:
🌖
Waning Gibbous
20 days

Monthly "Skymaps" for identifying celestial targets and constellations along with a vast number of stargazing tools and publications can be found at Sky Maps

More astronomy information on identifying monthly and seasonal celestial targets, training materials and observing challenges can be found on "Astronomical League" website

Globe at Night educational challenge materials on "dark sky preservation" and identifying light pollution can be found on Globe At Night

Paramount School Park Stargaze coordinator is Bill O'Neil.


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A Wrinkle in Time opens Friday December 1, 2023 at Shoreline Community College


Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time has made countless appearances in classrooms across the country since it was originally published in 1962. 

But did you know it's also one of the most frequently banned books as well? 

Criticism has ranged from the book being too religious to it not being religious enough. 

When asked about her book being challenged, L'Engle responded “It seems people are willing to damn the book without reading it. Nonsense about witchcraft and fantasy. First I felt horror, then anger, and finally I said, ‘Ah the hell with it.’ It’s great publicity, really.” (New York Times, 2001).

Adapted for the stage, A Wrinkle in Time begins a two weekend run at Shoreline Community College on Friday December 1, 2023.

Performances:
  • Friday December 1 7:30pm
  • Saturday December 2 7:30pm
  • Sunday December 3 3pm
  • Friday December 8 7:30pm
  • Saturday December 9 7:30pm
  • Sunday December 10 3pm

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Trad music at Cafe Aroma Sunday November 26, 2023


Sunday, November 26th from 2 - 4pm Third Harbor will perform traditional Irish and Celtic Music at Cafe Aroma, 509 NE 165th St, Shoreline WA 98155 in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.

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Shoreline PTA Mental Health Committee group for Shoreline School District parents / guardians


Our Mental Health Committee is having their first Stronger Together parent/guardian meeting at the end of this month. All are welcome, so mark your calendar!

Stronger Together Parent/guardian group

The Shoreline PTA Council's Mental Health Committee is kicking off this free and welcoming group for any parent or guardian in the Shoreline School District.

We will meet in an open and safe space to connect with each other, share wisdom, struggles, information, and grow together with compassion and kindness. Light refreshments will be provided.

Meetings will be facilitated by a local parent and will not provide professional advice.

Meeting dates:
  • Monday, November 27th, 6:30-8:00pm
  • Monday, January 22nd, 6:30-8:00pm
  • Monday, February 26th, 6:30-8:00pm

Location: The WORKS office (the north side of the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Avenue NE. Enter from the north parking lot)

More information at: shorelinepta.org./mental-health.html


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Enjoy Your Turkey

Thursday, November 23, 2023

 



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Turkey Day Fun Run in Richmond Beach starts 9am Thanksgiving Day


RBCA’s 17th annual Turkey Day Fun Run takes place at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 9am on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 23, 2023. 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

The Fun Run & Walk is free event put on by our community volunteers.

Previous themes included superheroes, pirates, and pajamas. Last year’s theme was “The 80’s”...! If you made it up the wicked hill finish, you certainly earned an extra slice of pumpkin pie at dinner and got to veg-out afterwards!

This year’s theme is “90's Rock N’ Athletes”. Let’s get jiggy wit’ it!

If you’re not familiar with the route, home skillet, neighbors adorn their best costumes and run, jog, walk through our fly Richmond Beach neighborhood on Thanksgiving morning, rain or shine. The course for joggers/runners is 3.4 miles/5.5 km and a 1.6 mile/2.6 km course for walkers.

For more information, please visit the RBCA Event Page on our website.


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Jobs: WSDOT Occupational Safety and Health Professional 3 (In-Training)

WSDOT
Occupational Safety and Health Professional 3 (In-Training)
Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$48,925 - $99,943 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 3 (OSHPRO 3) to provide consultation and training on the development and implementation of the safety program for the Northwest Region in Shoreline, WA. 

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring WSDOT's compliance with safety policies, rules, and regulations. This position can be filled at a lower level, which would be an in-training opportunity. In this role, you will actively work to enhance the culture of safety and work with all levels of staff to identify and implement safety and health improvements. If you are committed to health and safety, are an effective communicator and trainer, and possess a willingness to travel throughout the region, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job description and application


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KCRHA activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols


With consistent overnight freezing temperatures in the forecast, KCRHA is preparing to activate Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols on Thursday, November 23, lasting through Sunday, November 26, 2023. 



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Some people call it Autumn, I call it Puffy Jay Season:)

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler
 
(Steller's Jay in the ravine on a cold afternoon)

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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New sidewalk completed on 20th NW leading to RB Saltwater Park

20th NW Before Picture
Courtesy City of Shoreline

All photos by Wayne Pridemore except as noted

A five block stretch of sidewalk was constructed in Richmond Beach. It goes from very near to Richmond Beach Road to the entrance of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
 
The sidewalk runs along the west side of 20th Ave NW from NW 190th to NW 195th




Sidewalk construction is a big project. It takes a long time and causes a lot of disruption. It also often surprises residents who find out their property doesn't extend to the street.


The start of the sidewalk at NW 195th Street

NW 195th at the start of the sidewalk (in the foreground)

NW 190th near the park entrance

Now the work is completed on 20th Ave NW and the detour signs and construction crews are gone. 

Pedestrians are safely separated from cars and beautiful RB Saltwater Park has a sidewalk connecting existing pedestrian facilities to the entrance of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.


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Who needs television: Native squirrels as entertainment

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Dougie Jr in his Entertainment Device

Story and photos by Ken Berkun

The pics are of one of our local Douglas Squirrels. 

This is one of the younger generation. Dad (or mom, we're not sure), we call Dougie, after my wife's (Gay Armsden) father Douglas Armsden. We've seen Dougie (Sr.) with at least 3 offspring, and they're all named Dougie Jr.
Dougie Jr. headed toward the Squirrel Entertainment Device
 
Douglas Squirrels are incredibly fast and most of my images are blurry, but I got a few. I have some squirrel entertainment devices, of which the pictured tube is one. 

The bird feeder is supposed to be squirrel-proof, but is more accurately "squirrel resistant."

Dougie Jr at the "squirrel resistant' bird feeder

Here's a link to a short video where you can listen to Dougie Jr. being very unhappy about being videoed. They can keep this up pretty much forever: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lSqrU3sm0HE

Douglas Squirrels are solitary, in general, with a large territory. While smaller than the invasive grey squirrels, they are more aggressive and have no problem standing up to them. Having one with a family in our yard is a treat!


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Election results to date: November 21, 2023 - Kenmore council candidates are 70 votes apart

By Diane Hettrick

A reminder that you can register with King County Elections for notifications that your ballot was received, and was counted. At the same time, you can sign up for alerts and reminders.

Here is the sign in page to get started: Fill in 3 of the 4 fields on this form and Submit.

Latest results as of November 21. Only one race, Kenmore council Pos #5, is possibly in play.

Kenmore city council - Challenger Jon Culver is now 70 votes ahead of incumbent David Baker.

Pos 5:
  • Jon Culver        3,088
  • David Baker     3,018
I have seen close races but not since paper ballots has one been this close.

I checked in with King County Elections a couple of days ago to see how close a race has to be to trigger an automatic recount and referenced the Kenmore council race.

According to Communications Officer Halei Watkins "Mandatory recounts are triggered at certification - November 28 for this election. The thresholds vary a bit between statewide contests and all other contests. 

"Here’s what they are for local candidates:
  • For all candidate races and statewide ballot measures:  Mandatory machine recount must be less than 2,000 votes AND also less than 1/2 of 1% of the total number of votes cast for both candidates
  • For all other candidate races:  Mandatory hand recount must be less than 150 votes AND also less than 1/4 of 1% of the total number of votes cast for both candidates
"There are no mandatory recounts for local ballot measures.
 
"It’s important to note the ‘AND’ in the threshold as it’s typically the percentage portion that knocks contests out of mandatory recount range. 
  • Looking at the Kenmore City Council Pos. 5 race, there are 6,094 votes cast for both candidates. The difference of 72 votes puts it a little over 1% of the total votes cast for both candidates, meaning it would not require a mandatory recount if we certified today."

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Sunrise on Puget Sound

Sunrise over the Olympic Mountains. Photo by Lee Lageschulte
 
Seems like we're either fogged in or treated to clear, crisp, sunny mornings.

Either way, our photographers are getting beautiful shots.

--DKH


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Richmond Beach Congregational Church collects 1,013 pounds of food for Edmonds Food Bank

Volunteers collected 1,013 pounds of food
Photo courtesy Richmond Beach Congregational Church
Thank you to all who contributed to the successful Food Drive at Richmond Beach Congregational Church on Sat 11/18. 

The Edmonds Food Bank was thrilled to receive a filled pickup and a packed vehicle with 1,013 lbs of food!


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Sign up now to help with the free Seattle - King County Clinic on February 15-18, 2024

2018 dental clinic
Photo by Doug Cerretti

The @Seattle/King County Clinic will offer free medical, dental, and vision care on February 15-18, 2024. Many volunteers are needed for interpretation, general support, dental, medical, vision, and social work.

The more volunteers there are, the more patients can be served. Consider signing up for this rewarding experience: seattlecenter.org/volunteers

Volunteers Make a Difference

  • Between 2014 and 2023, 27,000+ volunteers helped to provide more than $23 million in care to 27,000 patients
  • Watch our outreach and volunteer videos for an inside look at the Clinic
  • Follow Seattle/King County Clinic on FacebookInstagramLinkedIn, and Twitter

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