Garden Guy: May in the Garden

Saturday, May 18, 2024

By Bruce Bennett

This month, I have taken to sitting on the back deck with my morning coffee in-hand and enjoying the fresh emerging beauty of springtime across the landscape. The new ruby-tinted foliage of the Andromeda/Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub ‘Variegata’ (Pieris japonica) echoes the red flowers of the ten-foot-tall Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ and the newly opened buds of Azalea ‘Hino Crimson’. 

Pittosporum. Photo by andre-briant.fr
These plants are color counterpointed by the whites of the shrub New Zealand Pittosporum/ Kohuhu ‘Variegata’ (Pittosporum tenuifolium – pictured left), COSTCO-size pots of cascading green and white Wintercreeper ‘Emerald Gaiety’ (Euonymus fortunei) and the upright exclamation points of Sweet Iris ‘Variegata’ (Iris palida). 

Later in the season, the flowers of Crabapple ‘Golden Raindrops’ (Malus transitoria) and Mountain Laurel ‘Olympic Fire’ (Kalmia latifolia – pictured below) will repeat this red and white color combination. 

The views and scents carried on the warming air make the work of gardening worth all the effort.

The background of deep burgundy leaves from the Purple Smoke Bush ‘Purple Robe” (Cotinus coggygria), added to the blooming bulbs and emerging hostas, make all the colors in the yard POP. 

All this botanical wonder tells me we are in ‘the lovely month of May.’
Kalmia. Photo by landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu

We have passed the final major hurdle of winter – the Last Frost Date. Depending on your local micro-zone, this date is somewhat flexible. Even my own North Seattle dates will vary from one year to the next. These days, I’d say that April 15 – 20 is appropriate for most USDA Zone 8/9 plants. 

However, do remember that frost dates are based on historical climate data and are not set in stone. Over-all climate change will have these dates moving earlier in the year. 

The probability of frost occurring after the spring frost date or before the first autumn frost date is 30%, which means there’s still a chance of inflicting itself upon our yards before or after the stated dates! 

Always keep an eye on your local weather forecast and plan to protect tender new plants accordingly. Regardless of when the big box stores and garden centers begin selling herbs and vegetable starts, for me, the planting of warm weather taste-treats, such as basil, cilantro and the all-important tomatoes, does not happen until after May 1. 

As many of you already know, I’m a thrifty (AKA cheap) Connecticut Yankee and don’t intend to spend the money on these cold-tender plants more than once a year!

I usually say that I have a large ornamental and perennial garden. The fact is the entire area around the house is garden, with the only lawn to be seen in my surrounding neighbors’ yards (Hmmm, we may need to take a look at the topic lawn alternatives in the future – what do you think?). 

In order to stay on top of gardening tasks, my wife and I keep a loose schedule of jobs to be completed. By the end of March, the planting beds have been spring-cleaned and last year’s perennials cut back, as well as the shrubs that that flower on new wood. 

There is a bit of bed edging to do and fertilizers or compost to spread. In April, we transplanted and divided everything that needed it and, of course, started to add new plants to the ever-changing landscape. Let’s face it, gardens are never done! They continue to be works-in-progress and teach us that Life is all about change.
Now, it's May and I can totally enjoy the beauty of last year’s work and this spring’s recent efforts. The biggest job on the May ‘To-Do List’ is mulching. 

I think there will be some two yards of medium-ground bark mulch in my near future. Remember, that one important reason to mulch is to keep the soil cool in the summer and retain moisture. 

If you are looking forward to planting annuals, let the soil warm up a bit more. 

If you plant your annuals too early in cold soil, they will just sit there doing nothing until a bunny (Easter or otherwise) comes along to eat the tender growth. 

It's best to wait until May 15 to plant annuals in the ground. While you are waiting, though, if you haven't already done it, plant your pots. Soil in pots gains heat much quicker than ground soil, so, plant them. I usually do mine by the end of April. Should we get a frost warning, move them into the garage overnight or stick a garden stake in the center of them and throw a tarp, sheet or piece of plastic over their heads to make a temporary cloche.

Bulbs. Photo by perennialgardens.org
As the bulbs finish flowering here and there in the yard, they should be deadheaded. Cut just the spent flowers or entire flower stem off, but never the leaves. 

Cutting the leaves off prematurely will prevent the bulb from completing its photosynthesis process which allows the plant to convert the sun's energy to necessary nutrients. In other words, the bulb will weaken and eventually disappear if you continue to cut off its green leaves. 

Wait until the leaves turn brown. You can fold the leaves with a rubber band to make browning leaves less noticeable. Planting your bulbs among later emerging perennials (I like hardy geraniums for this job) and groundcovers will also help to camouflage the withering leaves.

Azl Bud. Photo by plants.ces.ncsu.edu
During April and May, you have been enjoying the blooms of all early flowering shrubs. May is the time to prune those shrubs if you want to reduce their size or otherwise change their shape. Also check for damaged, diseased or crossing branches and cut them out.

If you pay attention to your azaleas, lilacs, rhododendrons, etc., you will notice that shortly after blooming they start setting next year's buds. If you prune these shrubs in July, which many people do, you will get few-to-no flowers next year. Prune them shortly after they finish flowering before they set those new buds.

Now back to the mulch. Choosing the type of mulch to use is also a topic for another article. However, whatever you choose, wait until the soil is warm, then add two to four inches. Spread it carefully around your emerging perennials and shrubs and newly planted annuals. 

The mulch will not only make your garden look finished, it will also keep the soil cool in the heat of summer, help retain water, prevent weeds and add organic material to your soil. After spreading my mulch over a planting area, I like to use a pre-emergent, such as corn gluten, to prevent/reduce weed seed from germinating without damaging other plants that are already growing.

When your neighbor's dandelion seeds blow into your garden, the pre-emergent will stop them from developing for up to three months. Just remember not to spread it anywhere you are counting on certain flowers to self-seed.

Photo by bendoregon.gov
I think of March, April, and May as the building block months for gardens. When the above-mentioned tasks are completed and the mulch is spread, I see the hard work of the new gardening season is over (and I can rest my back). 

The remainder of the growing year consists of, basically, general light maintenance, watering, insect/disease vigilance and the all-round sensory enjoyment of what has been created (preferably from the back deck with a cup of coffee, in-hand of course). 

Happy gardening all!

Bruce Bennett
Contributing garden columnist, Bruce Bennett, is a Washington State University Master Gardener, Certified Professional Horticulturist and lecturer. 

If you have questions concerning this article, have a gardening question about your own garden space or care to suggest topics of interest for future columns, contact Bruce at gardenguy4u@hotmail.com

See previous Garden Guy columns here.



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Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire to hold a Special Educational Workshop Meeting

SPECIAL MEETING/EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP NOTICE

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Educational Workshop Meeting at the date, time, and place specified below.

The purpose of the special meeting is to hold an educational workshop on the Department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiative.

DATE: June 6, 2024

TIME: 4:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: In-Person Only
Shoreline Fire Department (Public Conference Room)
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
May 17, 2024

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Confrontation

 



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Two residential fires last Friday May 10, 2024 - one arson - one careless smoking

Arsonist spraying the house with gasoline
Screenshot from surveillance footage provided by Shoreline PD

On Friday, May 10 2024 at just after 6:30am, Shoreline Fire was dispatched to a Residential Structure Fire at the 1600 block of N 183rd St in Shoreline. Once extinguished, the scene was turned over to King County Fire Investigators. 

Surveillance footage shows an unknown male spraying the owner's vehicle, the side of the residence and the doorway area with gasoline before setting it on fire. 


Arsonist running after tossing a match into the gasoline
Screenshot from surveillance footage provided by Shoreline PD

The male was wearing a grey shirt under a dark blue or black and grey jacket with dark writing on the sleeves and the hood up, black pants and black shoes. He was wearing dark-framed glasses and had a dark beard.  

Detectives investigating this case (C24015932) are asking the community to call our non-emergency line if you have any information about this incident, 206 296-3311. 

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Shoreline Fire was also dispatched to another Residential Structure Fire at 11:46pm at the 20400 block of 30th Ave NE. Please utilize approved cigarette disposal devices and keep them away from combustibles. 

There were no any injuries at either incident.


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School district warns that a man known to Edmonds Police was seen near Brookside Elementary School

The public information office of Shoreline Public School issued this notice:


Alexander Hardisty
Our Lake Forest Park Police Department partners notified us that Alexander Hardisty was seen across the street from Brookside Elementary School today, May 16, 2024 at 8:45am. 

Hardisty was not in touch with or in close proximity to any students, as far as we are aware.

Hardisty was the subject of news and social media attention in late 2023: Edmonds Police warn school community | Edmonds man caught lurking on school grounds

If any staff member, parent, or guardian sees someone they believe to be Hardisty at or near one of our schools, immediately call 911.

As always, the safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. Doors are typically locked, access is controlled at the majority of our school campuses, and all staff are trained to be on the lookout for strange behavior and to report people who should not be on campus.

Parents and guardians, if you are buzzed into a school for a meeting, early dismissal pickup, volunteering, or other purposes, please be aware of your surroundings and do not allow anyone else to follow you into the building.

Thank you for your support to keep our schools and students as safe as possible.


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Travels with Charlie: Let's respect our special places…

By Gordon Snyder

Charlie and I headed to Pfingst Animal Acres park to wander around and get some sniffs in.

When we’re there, I always head down the path to the McAleer Creek viewing deck. It’s one of those special spots that lets you look and listen to the creek any time of year.

How’s the flow? the turbidity? any spawners? Just a great spot.
Photo by Gordon Snyder
But… I see something.

Photo by Gordon Snyder
A closer look...

Come on? This is a wonderful unique place to drink a Cup O Joe. Along the creekside with no other distractions.  

You just enjoyed this Special Place. And then just left…………..

This cup will be headed to Lake Washington.


Here’s the start of the cup’s journey marked by arrow.  

The shaded area is McAleer watershed. McAleer creek connects Lake Ballinger to Lake Washington.

Please, Let’s respect our special places… so they stay special.

Please and Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


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Westbound NE 175th St lane restriction at night for signal pole foundation work

175rh lane closure

As early as Monday, May 20, 2024 Sound Transit will perform nighttime lane restrictions on westbound NE 175th St between 3rd Ave NE and the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramp intersection.

These lane restrictions will be utilized for signal pole foundation work on the northeast corner of the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramp intersection. This work activity is performed at night due to the restricted hours for westbound lane closures of NE 175th St.

Closures: Monday, May 20, through Thursday, May 23, from 11pm to 5am the following mornings. The lanes will be closed during work hours and opened during non-work hours.

Residents should expect construction noise from equipment being operated at night such as a vac truck, an auger truck, a dump truck, a concrete truck, crew trucks, light plants, and various hand tools.

Some bus routes may be affected. Please check the King County Metro website for details.


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Shoreline’s Climate Action Plan: fewer cars; more trees and sidewalks

A graph from the 2022 Climate Action Plan shows 56% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Shoreline come from transportation (mostly gasoline-powered vehicles).

By Oliver Moffat

On May 13, 2024 after hearing public comments from school children asking for safer streets, and tree activists calling for narrower sidewalks on 175th street, the city council reviewed how much progress was made on Shoreline’s Climate Action Plan.

The city’s first Climate Action Plan in 2013 set a goal to reduce emissions by 25% between 2009 and 2020; but by 2021, the city had reduced emissions by only about 6% for the entire decade.

In 2022, the city set a new goal to reduce emissions 60% between 2019 and 2030; meaning the city will need to reduce emission 6% per year on average for every year this decade.

The city also wants to reach net zero emissions by 2050 by offsetting all emissions with sequestration.

According to the city’s plan, Shoreline’s tree canopy covers 37% of the city and currently sequesters about 13,890 metric tons of CO2 each year; while Shoreline’s cars emit ten times that much CO2 each year: 139,782 metric tons.

At 56% of the total, by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Shoreline comes from transportation (mostly gasoline-powered vehicles).

Getting people to give up their cars will require safe sidewalks and bike lanes that people actually want to use, so the city’s plan lays out a long list of actions to make the city more walkable and bike-able.

But adding sidewalks and bike lanes on 145th street while preserving the wide, five-lane road for cars has required removing trees - angering tree activists who are now calling for narrowing the proposed sidewalk on 175th to save trees.

Councilmember John Ramsdell
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline 
Councilmembers Scully, Pobee and Ademasu promised more trees would be preserved on 175th street; councilmember John Ramsdell highlighted the challenges of balancing tree preservation with the need to get people out of their cars.

“Believe me, I love trees,” he said, “But I think there’s a really important statistic to be aware of: … a mature tree can absorb about 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. 
"If we can remove one car from using our roads… according to the EPA, a typical car emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. That’s over 10,000 pounds of carbon dioxide greenhouse gasses per year.”

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Shoreline students lobby city council for safer streets

Friday, May 17, 2024

A request from St Luke elementary students asks for an improved crosswalk,
a speed limit beacon and an automated speed camera 

By Oliver Moffat

At the Monday May 13, 2024 Shoreline city council meeting, students Thomas, Solomon and Isaac from St Luke, joined a growing chorus of students and parents from schools across Shoreline asking the city council to do something about Shoreline’s dangerous roads.

The eighth grader’s request comes after a school staff member was nearly run down while crossing the road in front of the school. With assistance from city staff, police and the fire department, the students measured vehicle speeds on the roads in front of St Luke where Dayton, Greenwood and 175th Street intersect.

A graphic from a 2021 Shoreline city staff report illustrates
how pedestrian fatality rates increase with vehicles speed.

In the report presented to the city council, the students found that 70% of vehicles were going above the speed limit. The students asked the city council to improve a crosswalk, install a speed limit beacon and install an automated speed camera.

The St Luke student presentation is the latest in a growing chorus of voices from children and parents from across Shoreline who want the city council to do something about traffic safety.

On May 14, Gracie and Evelyn from Girl Scout Troop 41974, who are fourth graders at Meridian Park Elementary, wrote to Shoreline Area News about traffic safety at the intersection of Meridian and 175th Street in front of their school. Parents from Meridian Park have raised safety concerns about that intersection.

Angelina Vaughn Shorecrest Sophomore asks the city council
for safety improvements on 155th street near Paramount Park 
Angelina, a Shorecrest Sophomore, has spoken in front of the council not once, but twice asking for safety improvements on 155th street near Paramount School Park where she catches the bus.

At the November 13 council meeting, Angelina told the city council, “there isn’t a blinking light for someone to signal, or a light to stop cars if they want to cross the street. 

''All we have are orange flags that usually disappear.”

Angelina returned to the city council at the April 8 meeting and again told the city council about the danger of 155th street and asked for safety improvements. 

She also told the city council the useless orange flags had disappeared. Again.

“I really hope that we can have some sort of pedestrian sign or some sort of lights there, because the orange flags and the stop signs don’t really work,” she told the city council.

According to data from WSDOT, Angelina, Thomas, Solomon, Isaac, Gracie and Evelyn are right: Shoreline’s streets have gotten more dangerous in recent years.

Shoreline’s police department recently told the city council that the number of reported traffic collisions in Shoreline has increased by 65% and Chief of Police Kelly Park warned the city council about “highly aggressive” driving on city streets.

The city restocked orange flags at the intersection on 155th street
where a Shorecrest student raised safety concerns
Photo by Oliver Moffat

As reported on KUOW and The Seattle Times, 2023 was the deadliest year for traffic fatalities in Washington State since 1990.

While neighboring cities like Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood and Seattle have moved to lower speed limits and installed automated traffic enforcement cameras, Shoreline’s city council has rejected traffic cameras and chosen to keep top speed limits at 30 mph.

The Shoreline city council voted to set top speed limits at 30 mph in 2021 after reviewing a staff report that showed when Seattle reduced speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph the number of crashes decreased.

In 2023, the city council told staff not to install automated traffic enforcement cameras in Shoreline.

Although the city council has not moved to lower speed limits or install traffic cameras, the city has restocked the orange flags at the intersection on 155th street where Angelina crosses the street.


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Be aware of bicycles on the road Friday, May 17, 2024 for Bike Everywhere Day

Bicyclists on the Burke Gilman Trail
Photo by David Walton
Friday, May 17, 2024 is Bike Everywhere Day in Seattle. 

In Shoreline, Celebrate Along the Interurban Trail. A station will be set up 6am - 7pm behind the Shoreline Tool Library

Have a snack, have your gears or brakes adjusted, and visit with bike Shack fixer volunteers...and maybe get some free stuff!

In Kenmore, a station will be set up in Logboom Park. 6-9am Coffee, snacks, and the best swag in the county!

Top Voted Bike Rides /Cycling routes in and around Shoreline.

Shoreline’s Paramount School Park is a Top Voted Park for Young Riders.



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Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club
Photo by Birgit Ages.

Come dance with us! 

We do a large repertoire of folk dances from many countries- couple dances, no-partner dances, set dances, and individual dances. 

You don't need to bring a partner. 

We meet at the Grange in Lynnwood from 7:00 to 9:00pm every Wednesday. First there is a half hour of requests. Next is a lesson, and a program of dances mixed with more requests. 

The second Wednesday of each month we start early at 6:45pm for a lesson in Scottish or English set dancing. 

We have a party the second Saturday of each month - next one is June 8, with a beach theme.

Wednesday, May 22, we have a special guest teacher, Jana Rickel,who will teach three Balkan line dances.


Donation:$8.00; members $6.00. First time free! 

Info: 425-610-9393 (leave a message), www.sno-king.org , or dancesnoking@gmail.com



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Planting a 4-season cut flower garden

Enjoy the beauty of your gardens all year long! 

Work on building a continual source of color in your landscape with resilient evergreens, colorful shrubs, bulbs, roots and perennial flowers to use in a layered design. 

Participants can bring picture arrangements of interest to help with planning.

This class is part of a series with expert gardener, landscape designer and water ecologist Kathy Anderson. 

She has extensive experience in site assessments and rain garden designs for residential properties, and is a hands-on consultant through her business, Bountiful Landscapes. 

All levels of interest and skills welcome. Supplies included.

The workshop is offered as part of Shoreline Community College's Continuing Education. 

Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 41481
Date: Saturday, 5/18/2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pmM


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RBCC Players present Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical

Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and astonishing stagecraft. 

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time will capture your heart in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! 

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film.

Tickets Available Now
  • June 7, 8, 14 & 15 - 7:30pm
  • June 8 & 15 - 2:00pm
  • Adults - $20
  • Students & Seniors 65+ - $15
Mary Poppins Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.


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Stop the Chop rally Sunday by Ronald Bog

 Photo by Kean Engie

Join the “Stop the Chop” rally on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1pm at Ronald Bog Park to call attention to the City's plans to remove trees along N 175th between Stone Way N and I-5 for the N 175th Corridor Project.

Some of the trees to be cut are marked with
orange ribbons. Photo by Kean Engie.
Volunteers from Save Shoreline Trees have tied an orange ribbon on many of the 274 trees along N 175th identified in the December 2022 draft arborist report to be removed.

The public is invited to join the "Stop the Chop" rally, and bring your own sign, or “write a note to a tree” at this event.

Save Shoreline Trees agrees safety for all is a top priority.

However, for the sake of climate resilience and emergency, we ask the Council to reconsider the design for N 175th Corridor Project. 

This project is scheduled to be discussed by Council on June 3, 2024.

Volunteers with Tree Action Seattle will host a “write a note to a tree” table on Sunday.

Ronald Bog Park is located at 2301 N 175th St, just east of Meridian Ave N.

Update: Photos by Kean Engie. "Write a note to a tree" table on Sunday.

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Flowers in Innis Arden

Thursday, May 16, 2024

 
Photos by Lee Lageschulte

The Rhododendrons are magnificent this year. Even the slightly leggy plants have filled in with enormous blooms. Until I became the owner of two bright tulips, I didn't appreciate how short the rhody blooming season is.

I have no idea what the white flowers are. One looks like upside-down hyacinths but I suspect that is not correct.

Now if I could just find that nifty flower identification app that a reader sent in for me and Lee...

--Diane Hettrick



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United Way of King County’s free tax sites reopen for late filers

(SEATTLE) — Filing your taxes late? Good news, United Way of King County is still operating three Free Tax sites through July 30, 2024. 

Avoid paying more fees by getting your taxes done through United Way’s Free Tax program.

United Way is offering free tax services to residents who make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers). 

Funded by United Way, the IRS, Washington’s Department of Commerce, and the City of Seattle.

Our tax preparation specialists will help clients understand their tax situation and take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize their refund.

Our services are both in-person and virtual:
Note: Please come as close to opening as possible to have the best chance to receive assistance or arrive no later than 45 minutes before tax site closure. If you come later, you may need to return to the tax site at another time to finish your return.

Questions? Email us at  freetax@uwkc.org


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Flags at half-staff 5/15/24 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)

Flag Lowering - 5/15/24 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Air Fryer Workshop this Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Shoreline United Methodist Church

Have you heard about the great food you can easily prepare with an air-fryer? 

Come to the workshop taught by our incredible chef,  Anna Stedman, who graduated from Seattle Central College Culinary Arts Program in 2019.

Shoreline United Methodist Church
May 18, 2024 10:00am

Have you been thinking about buying an air-fryer? The workshop will include tips and benefits of an air-fryer.

This workshop is geared for independent adults.

Signup: 
Space is limited.


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Silje Sodal recognized with Dorrit Pealy Award at Center for Human Services annual gala

Silje Sodal with the Dorrit Pealy Award
Photo courtesy NUHSA

Center for Human Services held its annual gala on May 4, 2024 celebrating with a Kentucky Derby theme and raising funds for its essential services.

During the program, NUHSA Executive Director Silje Sodal was recognized with the Dorrit Pealy Award for Outstanding Community Support.

She has been with NUHSA since 2018 and is a longtime volunteer in the community, currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Third Place Commons

Affordable Housing operator Housing Hope was also recognized for their efforts in providing affordable housing and tailored services to reduce homelessness.


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Remembering fallen King County Sheriff's Office deputies on Peace Officers Memorial Day

Courtesy King County Sheriff's Department
Shoreline Deputy Mark Brown, bottom row, 2nd from left, with motorcycle

May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, and we invite you to join us in taking a moment to honor and remember our King County Sheriff’s Office fallen deputies who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 

Their dedication and bravery inspire us every day as we continue to uphold our commitment to serving and protecting our communities.

Deputy Wesley F. Cherry - March 6, 1853
Sheriff Louis V. Wyckoff - January 20, 1882
Deputy George W. Poor - July 26, 1891
Deputy Cornelius Rowley - July 3, 1902
Deputy John Williams - March 18, 1903
Deputy Robert C. Scott - April 4, 1920
Deputy Steve Watson - July 9, 1934
Deputy Thomas C. Meehan - November 13, 1935
Special Deputy John Frederick Mines - July 19, 1946
Special Deputy George H. Yeaman Jr. - July 22, 1946
Deputy Norman Silkworth - March 7, 1952
Deputy Donald A. Armeni - September 15, 1954
Detective Sergeant Samuel A. Hicks - June 24, 1982
Detective Michael Raburn - March 27, 1984
Deputy Richard S. Cochran II - May 22, 1991
Deputy Mark W. Brown - February 27, 1999 - Shoreline Police Department
Deputy Richard A. Herzog - June 22, 2002
Deputy Steve E. Cox - December 2, 2006
Deputy Reggie Thomas - September 7, 2020

To all our law enforcement officers, your commitment and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. Stay safe and know that your service is profoundly valued and appreciated.

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Humility : Drift, a site-responsive dance performance and exploration of embodied ecology on Saturday May 18, 2024

Sara Caplan. Photo by Allina Yang

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone presents Humility : Drift, a site-responsive dance performance and exploration of embodied ecology, on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am - 12:30pm at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline, WA. (Exact location here)

The event is free, but RSVP here

About the performance: Dancers will lead audience members on a short walk, followed by a performance that traverses the beach terrain. Humility : Drift is a dance taught to people by the beach ecology itself. It’s an experiment in relating to the more-than-human world through sensation-based empathy. The title is inspired by the etymological relationship between “humility,” to lower oneself, and the Latin word “humus,” or soil.

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone talks with young audience members.
Photo by Allina Yang

Afterward, audience members are invited to take a free copy of our "embodied ecology cards," created by local scientific illustrator Madison Mayfield, and explore beach ecology through movement. Performers will remain on site to answer questions about the cards and methodology.

About the embodied ecology cards: The cards are inspired by traditional field guides, but they question Western naturalism’s presumed hierarchy of knowledge by including “scores,” or movement suggestions, alongside the expected factual information.

The scores distill hours of site-responsive dance improvisation and present basic movement concepts in accessible terms. Participants use the cards to engage with ecology through physical sensation, imagination, and play. This practice builds knowledge and empathy simultaneously, resulting in a deeper emotional investment in land as teacher, rather than object.

About the artists:

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone is the director of Humility : Drift. She received a 4Culture Artist Grant in support of the project. She has 12 years of experience directing and dancing in NYC, Chicago, and Seattle. Select additional support includes a City of Shoreline Art Cottage Artist in Residence for Humility : Drift, and a University of Washington Body Space Time residency to support dance and music ensemble improvisation. Nicole is also a naturalist with Washington State University Beach Watchers.

Sara Caplan is a performer, choreographer and teacher based in Seattle. She has performed in works choreographed by Kendra Portier, Mariah Maloney, Beth Gill, Elise Beers AachixQaaduug, Bri Wilson, Shenandoah Harris, Madeleine Gregor and Anja Kellner-Rogers. She currently dances for Karin Stevens Dance and collaborates on various independent movement projects.

Madison Mayfield is a natural history artist, taxidermist, educator, and museum professional based in Seattle, WA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation as well as a certificate in Natural History Illustration from the University of Washington.

Maia Melene D’urfé is a dancer and choreographer in the contemporary, house, and breaking communities of Seattle. They work with dancers, musicians and mixed media artists to create worlds of movement that are full of visceral texture, abstraction, and vivid musicality. Through their dancing, choreography, and curation, Maia works on exploring abstract and personal thoughts through movement, and works to meld their experience with street styles,contemporary dance and music to create something intricate and visceral.

Ellie van Bever is a freelance dancer and producer based in Seattle. She has worked with Christopher K. Morgan and Artists, Jillian Peña, Katie Scherman and Artists, Amirov Dance Theater, AnA and others. Since moving to Seattle she has worked with Beth Twigs of The Gray and is a current member of Karin Stevens Dance. She recently produced and danced in Dragonslayer, an immersive dance-theater performance, at Good Shepherd Center with AnA.

Artist statement: We honor the Indigenous people of the Salish Sea. We honor dxʷdəwʔabš (Duwamish), dxʷsəq̓ q̓ʷəbš (Suquamish), sduhubš (Snohomish), and dxʷlilap (Tulalip) people, and other Indigenous bands, tribes, and people who cared for and continue to care for these lands and waters since time immemorial. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from kekektwsidat, or place of gathering kinnikinik, in all of its brilliance.

This project is part of our effort to reckon with our own backgrounds, and what it means to live in a good way amidst the wreckage of this world. We believe that dance improvisation offers unique tools for learning how to pay attention. In doing so, we may begin to feel anempathetic and relational bond with the life around us. We want to know: Can sensation lead to attention, attention to devotion, devotion to change?

This work is supported in part by a grant from 4Culture. 


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Join forest restoration work parties Friday at Hamlin Park and North City Park


Please join us on Friday, May 17, 2024 at noon in the upper forest of Hamlin Park to do restoration work in a new area of Hamlin Park! Sign up here

Also we are working in North City Park on Friday at 10am: Sign up here

And as always, you can find us throughout the week working in many parks throughout Shoreline - find your park and register here

No experience necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm. We look forward to restoring with you!

Contact Joy Wood at stewardship@restorationad.com with any inquiries about Green Shoreline Partnership.

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LFP Rotary Visioning session helps to imagine the future

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Nearly 20 members of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park met on May 4, 2024 to envision the future of the club. 

District 5030's Visioning Team facilitated the exercise to help participants imagine what the club would be three years from now.

Subjects included what we want our club to be known for, how many members we will have, what projects we will work on, and how we will be raising money, both for our community and for the Rotary International Foundation.

"We'll be setting up a committee soon to discuss next steps," offered Visioning Lead Ed Pearson, "Interested members should contact Alan Merry or me to be part of the process."

A recap of May 4th's session can be found here 

The club meets Wednesday mornings, with some meetings in person and all available virtually. Details on their website.


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Shorewood tennis duo in running for Everett Herald Athlete of the Week May 6-12

From left Emilia Garibay serving; Emma Okamura 
Photos by Kristi Lin

Emilia Garibay/Emma Okamura | Shorewood | Girls Tennis

Garibay and Okamura, both seniors, won the WesCo 3A South doubles championship as the No. 2 seed on May 7-8, recording three straight-set victories, including beating teammates and top-seeded Mari Brittle and Alex Mignogna 6-4, 6-3 in the championship match.


Voting closes at midnight Sunday.

The Herald’s Athlete of the Week nominees are chosen based off stats reported to the newspaper, recommendations from coaches and first-hand observations.

Correction: Emilia Garibay not Emily

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Some appointments remain at free vaccination event May 22, 2024

There are still some appointment times open, but they are going fast for the free vaccination clinic on May 22, 2024.

Learn more and pre-register: bit.ly/SSDvax24
  • Do you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall who needs school-required immunizations?
  • Do you have an older student who needs to stay up to date on their vaccines?
  • Do you or does someone in your household need a COVID-19 or flu shot?
Attend our free vaccination event on Wednesday, May 22, to check one or more of these off your to-do list and help keep your family and our community healthy!

Shoreline School District Vaccination Event
Wednesday, May 22 from 3:00-7:00 pm
Meridian Park Elementary School parking lot: 17077 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133
 
No ID or insurance card required


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Geomagnetic storm photos outside of city light pollution

 
Photo by David Walton

David Walton went to the Skagit Valley to photograph this week's geomagnetic storm in the atmosphere. Outside of the light pollution of the cities, he was able to capture the truly stunning colors of the storm.

Photo by David Walton

He was able to capture more green than most of the photos taken in local cities.

Photo by David Walton
The bands of colors move

Storms continue on the face of the sun, knocking out power in parts of the northern hemisphere.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Bucket List



 

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City staff to speak at Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) meeting on May 21, 2024

 
Echo Lake. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Please join City of Shoreline staff John Featherstone and Stefan Grozev at the May 21, 2024 meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) as we explore historical, current, and future perspectives on surface water for the Echo Lake neighborhood, for Echo Lake, and the surrounding areas.

We will go over current water quality monitoring programs, redevelopment standards for the Echo Lake watershed, and other City programs that have an impact on stormwater runoff and the health of the lake.

Adjoining neighborhoods and others are welcome to attend this meeting, which will be held on Zoom from 7-9pm. Contact ELNABoard@gmail.com for the meeting link.


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