St. Dunstan's 75th Anniversary Evensong June 20, 2024

Friday, June 14, 2024

Florence Henry Memorial Chapel
The Highlands
ST. DUNSTAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY EVENSONG
Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM

Florence Henry Memorial Chapel, The Highlands

In 1949 the congregation now known as St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church first gathered for worship in the Florence Henry Memorial Chapel in The Highlands. 

To honor our founding and celebrate our history, we are holding a service of Evensong Thursday evening, June 20, 2024 at the Henry Chapel. 

This is a sung service of Evening Prayer with chanted liturgy and hymns. 

Lynne Markova, a seminarian currently serving at St. Dunstan’s, will lead worship and Deacon Alan Christensen will give a homily. 

Susanna Valleau, Music Director at St. Dunstan’s, will accompany us on the chapel organ along with members of the St. Dunstan’s Choir. Come join us for an evening of worship and celebration in a beautiful and historic setting.

Directions: Come to the guard station at 3rd Ave NW and NW 145th St and tell the guard you are attending the service at the chapel. Follow the signs to the chapel.


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Shorewood High School grad earns law degree from LSU

Alvaro de la Cruz-Correa with his family
This past May (2024), Alvaro de la Cruz-Correa, a Shorewood High School graduate from the class of 2009, earned his Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. 

While at LSU, Alvaro also earned a Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law and a Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation, showcasing his dedication to a comprehensive legal education.

In addition to his academic achievements while at LSU, Alvaro dedicated over 150 pro bono hours as an unpaid intern with the Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge's Immigration Legal Services Department. 

There, he familiarized himself with immigration casework, preparing documentation for cases ranging from derivative asylum applications to adjustments of status. 

His commitment to public service earned him the Public Interest Law Society Fellowship Award in the summer of 2023, as well as the prestigious Judge Ginger Berrigan Award.

Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Alvaro is also a husband and father, with another child on the way. He is committed to being a positive role model for his children, a commitment reflected in his career choices. 

In July 2024, he will be taking the bar exam, a crucial step toward his goal of becoming a practicing attorney. Alvaro has accepted a position in Spokane, Washington, where he will represent unaccompanied children facing immigration issues. 

de la Cruz-Correa volunteered 150 hours 
with Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge's
 Immigration Legal Services Department 
He chose this role to exemplify to his children the importance of helping others and making a positive impact. 

His career aspiration is to become a general practitioner–a community lawyer–addressing a wide range of legal areas including immigration, estate planning, civil rights, bankruptcy, and community business law.

Alvaro de la Cruz-Correa is poised to make a significant impact in the legal field and his community. His journey continues and we look forward to his positive contributions.

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Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan is now also Fire Chief for Bothell

Fire chief Matt Cowan
After 14 months of dedicated service as Interim Bothell Fire Chief, Mark Risen retired effective May 31, 2024. 

With his retirement, the City of Bothell is pleased to announce that Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan will now serve as the Fire Chief of the City of Bothell Fire Department.

Additionally, Andres Orams has been assigned as Assistant Chief, working directly at Bothell City Hall to oversee the organization. Fire Department personnel remain employees of the City of Bothell.

In May 2024, the Bothell City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Shoreline Fire Department for Fire Service Administration only. This agreement is part of an ongoing exploration into the possibility of further regionalization in the future.

This decision comes after a thorough, nearly year-long process led by Interim Fire Chief Mark Risen, the City Council, and City staff, who meticulously examined and evaluated various fire service models and proposals. Through this comprehensive analysis, the Shoreline Fire Department emerged as the agency best suited to meet the needs of Bothell.

As the Puget Sound region has grown, many local jurisdictions in our region continue to consider alternate governance/service models including regionalization for their communities in alignment with their community values. By combining resources and expertise and coordinating efforts, fire service can gain efficiencies including fire response operations, administrative functions, large incident management, and greater options for employee professional development, with the final goal to increase service to our communities.

Bothell Fire and Shoreline Fire share a long, successful history of collaboration to better serve our communities. This new agreement marks the early phases of exploring future regionalization, with the goal of continuing to improve the quality of fire service administration and emergency response.


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87 year old North City woman killed in crosswalk on 15th NE

A photo by David Sprengeler posted to social media shows the scene of the collision

An 87 year old North City woman was struck and killed by a van in a crosswalk on 15th Ave NE at NE 180th just after 9am Thursday morning, June 14, 2024.

The driver was making a left turn from 180th to 15th when he struck her. He immediately stopped and started CPR.

A King County Sheriff’s Office  photo shows the van at the intersection of 180th and 15th

Shoreline police and fire responded to the scene and according to a statement from the King County Sheriff’s Office, the driver stayed on the scene and cooperated.

Shoreline Fire reports that their first unit, L161 was on scene 2 minutes and 25 seconds after being dispatched and found bystander CPR going on. Their personnel worked on her, put her in the back of the medic unit which arrived about two minutes later, where the medics continued working on her, but ultimately she passed away.

The incident is still under investigation and the intersection was closed for several hours on Thursday morning.

By noon, the road had been re-opened and traffic had returned to normal.

Paint marks show the location of the van when the driver struck the woman and a sign saying “Turning Vehicles Stop for Pedestrians” - photo by Oliver Moffat

That crosswalk (like most others in Shoreline) has not been reconfigured with a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) to give pedestrians a head start while crossing intersections.

According to the city’s Traffic Report, three Shoreline intersections have recently been reconfigured with LPI, but 180th and 15th is not on the list of intersections planned for safety improvements.

According to the Washington State Patrol’s website, there have been 34 collisions near that intersection since 2016.



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Edmonds Arts Festival all weekend from Friday June 14 to Sunday June 16, 2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024


Edmonds, WA,  The 67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival is this weekend.

Spanning nearly the entire city block from 8th Avenue on the east to Durbin on the west, in between Main Street and Dayton Street, there is so much to see and do. What do you need to know to have the best experience?

What is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival is a creative tradition, highlighting the best of Northwest regional art and fun family entertainment. It includes the three unique and distinctive spaces: the Field, the Edmonds Arts Plaza, and the Galleries.

The Field: 

The playfield of Frances Anderson Center transforms into a buzzing artisan village for the weekend! Browse nearly 170 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans selling their artwork. Relax and enjoy live music and performances on the Main Stage. Grab tasty bites from food vendors lining the street on 8th Ave or in the food alley between the Main Stage and the Galleries. And don’t forget the Beer & Wine Grotto run by Edmonds Rotary (21+ only).

The Edmonds Arts Plaza: 

With a beautiful view and a more relaxed outdoor space, this spot exclusively highlights Edmonds-area artists. Peruse the 45 art booths, a preview show of the Edmonds Studio Tour, and non-profits with unique ties to the artistic world. Take in live acoustic performances by local musicians and writers. Bring young ones to the popular Kids Create area – with fun, hands-on art experiences and instruction for budding artists. The Edmonds Arts Plaza is located at a separate area on the west end of the Festival grounds above the Edmonds Library, accessed from 7th Avenue and Main Street or through the Frances Anderson Center building.


The Galleries

Inside the Frances Anderson Center is a diverse and highly rarefied world of juried art. View over 550 pieces by talented painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans. Take in delightful miniatures, amazing small paintings and fantastic small artisan works at the Small Works Marketplace. Be inspired by blossoming talent in the Student Art Galleries (in room 114 and lower level), which includes 1000 creations by Pre-K through 12th grade artists from the Edmonds School District, Alderwood Early Childhood Center, Holy Rosary and Soundview.

When is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival occurs every year on Father’s Day weekend. This year the dates and times are Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th 10am-7pm and Sunday, June 16th 10am-5pm.

Where is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival is located at the Frances Anderson Center and playfield, 700 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington.

Where do I park?

Downtown Edmonds offers free street parking for up to 3 hours. However, during this popular Festival, street parking is scarce. Save yourself the headache of trolling the city streets and park at Edmonds College to take the complimentary shuttle to the Festival.

Enter the parking lot at Edmonds College from the round-about on 204th Street SW and follow the signs to designated patron parking lots H, I or J. Then jump on one of the free shuttles that run every 15 minutes from Edmonds College to the Edmonds Art Festival in downtown Edmonds.

Pick up and drop off location at the Festival is eastbound on Main Street at the entrance to the Edmonds Art Plaza at the bus stop. Pick up and drop off location at Edmonds College is in front of Snohomish Hall. 

Hours of shuttle service are the same as the Festival. 10am to 5pm

How ADA-accessible is the Festival?

The Frances Anderson Center and Edmonds Arts Plaza areas are wheelchair accessible via entrance ramps. Inside the Frances Anderson Center, ramps are available up to the second floor and an elevator is available to gain access to the lower level. Please use the designated parking spots near the center off of Main Street.
 
Note: The shuttle is not wheelchair accessible; we encourage individuals to use the designated parking spots at the center. A ramp from Main Street on the east end of the Frances Anderson Center can be used to gain access to the artist booths on the playfield. The terrain on the playfield is uneven and the grass can make it difficult to maneuver a wheelchair.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at the Festival. Service animals in uniform, of course, are welcome.

Why do we do it?

The Edmonds Arts Festival has been a cherished event in Edmonds since 1958. Tens of thousands of people flock to this event held annually on Father’s Day weekend to browse the galleries, meet artists, shop, socialize with friends, and be entertained by local performing artists in a beautiful setting in the charming, waterfront city of Edmonds – home of the first certified Creative District in Washington state.

A portion of profits raised by the Festival each year is given to the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which supports educational and cultural enrichment of our community through the arts. The Foundation awards art scholarships, education grants, and installs public art. In addition, it supports multiple non-profit art-related programs and organizations.

Learn more about what there is to see and do at  edmondsartsfestival.com.


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SAGE group celebrate Pride at Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday June 15, 2024


Celebrate Pride at the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday, June 15th!

Shoreline Teen Program’s SAGE will be there! 

So come drop by and say hello!
 
Shoreline Farmers Market Pride Celebration
June 15, 2024
10:00am to 2:00pm
Shoreline Park & Ride, 18821 Aurora Ave N (192nd St N & Aurora Ave N)


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Free summer meals for children under 18 from Shoreline School District

Photo courtesy OSPI

The Shoreline School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Meals are available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger.

Meals will be served at the following locations:


Resources
  • National Hunger Hotline 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) For Spanish, families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273)
  • United Way Summer Meals Locator - English or Spanish.
  • Texting Line - Families may text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304 to find free summer meals near them.
  • Meal Site Locator website

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or available from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


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Plant sale and raffle Saturday at LFP Town Center

Pots to be raffled off at Garden Market
Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market
June 15, 2024

Once a year six families open their gardens for a tour. 

Purchase a ticket and on the day of the tour exchange the ticket for a map to the gardens.

But there is more. 

A plant sale with items suitable for our area. Ferns, trees, flowering plants, ground cover all close by and easy to shop. 

Everyone is welcome to shop the garden market at the lower level of the Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

There is a raffle of pots and plants and crafted items. The tickets are just a dollar. All the proceeds support local nonprofits and provide a fund for public art.

You can still get tickets for the tour online here for $20. After midnight on June 14, the price goes up to $25.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Fly fishing



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The King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 17


The King County Library System (KCLS) invites King County residents to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program. Patrons are encouraged to track minutes spent reading from June 17 to August 31. Visit kcls.org/summer for more information, including reading recommendations and a list of events.

Participants are encouraged to read at least 20 minutes per day, but they can set their own reading goals. They may read anything they choose to, and reading to someone else or listening to an audiobook counts toward reading minutes as well. Starting June 17, patrons may pick up a reading log at a KCLS library or track their reading online through the Beanstack app.

Patrons can earn prizes for signing up and reaching their reading goals. Prizes and reading logs this year feature artwork from local artist Kate Endle. Prizes are made possible by the King County Library System Foundation and are available while supplies last.

Sign-up Prizes

Earn prizes for picking up a reading log at the library or for showing the Beanstack reading log to KCLS staff at the front desk. Each age category may receive the following items:Children and teens: Vouchers for Seattle Storm tickets, up to four per household.

All ages: Sticker and bookmark with artwork from local artist Kate Endle.

Finisher Prizes

Earn prizes for completing a reading log. Each age category may receive the following items:Children: KCLS Reader badge with artwork from local artist Kate Endle. Complete four reading logs to earn all four badges, each with a different design.

Teens and adults: Gnome tote bags with artwork from local artist Kate Endle.

Patrons may also participate in fun and educational activities all summer long, such as arts and crafts workshops, music and magic programs, outdoor StoryWalks, STEM learning opportunities and a variety of literary events.

Reading is important for all ages. Research shows that children and teens grow their reading skills when they choose their own books and read for enjoyment. It is especially important to keep children’s minds active and engaged during the summer to prevent learning loss while students are out of school. Reading for pleasure also benefits adults. It improves brain health, reduces stress, and offers opportunities for learning and growth.

“KCLS’ Summer Reading Program is about tearing down social barriers, expanding knowledge and creating communities of readers focused on enhancing and challenging oneself while having fun,” said KCLS Youth and Family Services Manager Hkwau’a’Que’Jol Hollins. “Our annual reading challenge gives patrons an opportunity to gain confidence in reading comprehension skills and form lasting relationships with peers and KCLS staff.”

About the King County Library System
 
Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Supporting the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and serves approximately 1.6 million people.

In 2023, residents checked out 8.8 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the second-highest digital circulating library system in the U.S. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.


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Spots available at Highlander Wrestling Camp for 2nd - 8th graders

The annual Highlander Wrestling Camp still has some spots available! Open to boys and girls in 2nd-8th grade (ages 8-15), this youth wrestling camp is a fundraiser for the Shorecrest Wrestling Team, run by the team athletes and coaches.

When: June 17-20, 6:30-8pm 


Register Online here OR in person on day one with cash or check

Questions: Please email us at victoriaveronica56@gmail.com to let us know you if you plan to register in person, with the name and age of your student.


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13 different fire stations respond to fire near Lake Ballinger in Edmonds

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Apartment near Lake Ballinger

South County Firefighters transported two people to hospitals while extinguishing an apartment fire near Lake Ballinger in Edmonds Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2024.

13 fire stations responded, including Shoreline

Nearly 50 firefighters responded to the fire from 13 different fire stations.

A 911 call reported a porch fire at the 4-unit building just after 12:40pm. A woman and man had escaped the fire, but firefighters rushed the woman to Harborview Medical Center with burns and smoke inhalation. Her injuries were serious but not life-threating. Firefighters also transported the man to a local hospital with smoke inhalation.


While firefighters kept flames contained to the original unit, fire spread to the attic and took more than half an hour to get under control.


Thank you Shoreline Fire Department for your help with this response. We also appreciate Support 7 and American Red Cross Northwest Region volunteers for assisting at least nine people temporarily displaced by the fire. South County Fire is investigating the cause.

Photos courtesy South County Fire


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Secret Garden Tour and Market this Saturday June 15, 2024 in Lake Forest Park Town Center


Story and Photos by Sally Yamasaki

Do you know what our state flower is in Washington State? 

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.” (Washington State Legislature State Symbols).

Rhododendron macrophyllum (meaning rose tree with large leaves), more commonly known as the Pacific rhododendron or the coast rhododendron, is the Washington State flower.

Every year at the Lake Forest Park Secret Gardens, there are wonderful booths to visit at the Garden Market which will be located on the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center. Chimacum Woods is always a destination place to visit amongst Market attendees.

Chimacum Woods Owners, Bob Zimmerman and Beth Orling

When you visit Chimacum Woods’ booth you realize this is not just a place to purchase your ordinary rhododendron. Owners Bob Zimmerman and Beth Orling have a real passion for the plants, many of which they have nurtured from seed.

“Most of our rhododendrons began as seeds that were meticulously hand-collected from species “parents” in their native habitats,” according to Beth.

After 5 years of tending the plants, they are transplanted into two-gallon pots. Meaning that each plant you purchase this year has been nurtured since at least since 2019!

Zimmerman’s affinity for Rhododendrons began over 45 years ago enjoying all types of rhodies but specifically species rhododendrons. 

Chimacum Woods Species Rhododendron: Fortunei (aka., Lushan)

What is a species rhododendron? 

Most of the rhodies we have in our gardens are not species but are hybrids. They are the outcome of crossbreeding to try and get a certain look, as an example, flower color, size of blossom, leaf texture. In contrast, species rhododendrons are native plants. Our state flower rhododendron macrophyllum is an example of a species rhododendron.

Zimmerman, noting that native rhododendron habitats are dwindling around the world, sees their work at Chimacum Woods propagating and preserving species rhododendron as preserving endangered species for future generations as well as to show how they can enhance gardens and bring enjoyment to their customers.

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market
This Saturday, June 15, 2024

  • For more information about the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour, click here.
  • To purchase your tickets click here.

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Echo Lake student inducted into the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

Philippa Bartsch from Echo Lake Elementary
Today, AAA Washington announced 10 new inductees to the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.

AAA's Washington School Safety Patrol program actively seeks fourth through eighth graders to serve as volunteer crossing guards. 

Their role is crucial in ensuring the safety of their peers during their daily commute to and from school. 

Students can develop essential skills such as responsibility, leadership, and community service by participating in the program. 

In 2023, more than 22,000 students across 750 schools in Washington participated in the statewide program.

“These ten students embody what it means to be an outstanding school safety patroller and we are honored to recognize their dedication to keeping classmates and communities safe,” said Heather Snavely, CEO of AAA Washington. 
“AAA Washington’s School Safety Patrol Program is one small way to cultivate values like responsibility, hard work, and citizenship that will help shape our future leaders.”

We are excited to share that one student from Shoreline was inducted into the Hall of Fame - Philippa Bartsch from Echo Lake Elementary, Shoreline.

“Philippa actively models good patrol behavior by acting responsible and respectful while working her crossing post,” said advisor Mark Owen. 
“Philippa, simply put, really enjoys being a helper and working at a crossing post. When I asked her why she didn't want to apply to be a patrol captain she said, ‘I like helping the little kids get to school safely. Crossing guard is the best position to do that.’”

AAA Washington also awards a “School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year” each year, recognizing advisors' contributions to Patrollers’ safety and education. This year’s recipient is Debby Smith from Moran Prairie Elementary in Spokane, Wash.

Mark Owen receives AAA
 School Safety Patrol Legend Award
AAA Washington is also proud to recognize advisor Mark Owen from Echo Lake Elementary in Shoreline, with the AAA School Safety Patrol Legend Award.

“The AAA School Safety Patrol Legend Award is a celebration of those who have made an indelible mark on the AAA School Safety Patrol program within their community,” said Erin Rogers, community relations program manager at AAA Washington. 

“After 30 years of service as a School Safety Patrol Advisor, Mark is retiring, and we are beyond proud of the work he has put into making his school a safer place. For three decades, he has shown the Safety Patrollers what it means to be an exemplary leader.”


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What’s Happening this Week in Shoreline? June 12 – June 18

Tuesday, June 11, 2024


By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

What’s Happening this Week in Shoreline?
June 12 – June 18


Dive into container gardening with expert Marianne Binetti on June 12, uncover your deep values at the Wisdom Café on June 13, and join the fun at Rainbow Bingo on June 14 with Sylvia O'Stayformore at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Celebrate Pride at the Shoreline Farmers Market and explore racing history at the Golden Wheels event on June 15. Don't miss out on these exciting and enriching community events!

Container Gardening Do’s and Don’ts
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
North City Water District
With Marianne Binetti, author, NW horticultural expert, syndicated columnist, TV and radio host. Don’t have a ton of space to garden? Want to liven up your porch or deck? Popular gardening educator Marianne Binetti will share her tricks for growing glorious gardens in compact containers. Learn the most sustainable ways to fertilize, water, and design with containers.
To Register: Email customerservice@northcitywater.org or call (206) 362-8100.
https://www.savingwater.org/lawn-garden/gardening-classes/container-gardening-dos-and-donts/

Wisdom Café: Knowing Your Deep Values
Thursday, June 13, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library
Our values drive our behaviors and identity. Which ones are most important and why? Explore what matters to us and learn from each other. Wisdom Cafes provide space for older adults to engage in ongoing and facilitated conversations about livability issues affecting all people, as we grow. Registration not required.
Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65e60c67ac57e92800e002da

June Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Activity Center
Friday, June 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is thrilled to host RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O'Stayformore. Wear a crazy hat and celebrate Pride. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos. $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash beverage bar will be open. $10 bingo cards will be paid for at the door with cash or check
Source: https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/

Celebrate Pride at the Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, June 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BikeLink Park & Ride
This is a free and fun community celebration to advance awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community and promote mutual respect and equal human rights for all. Visit LGBTQIA+ booths and shop the weekly Farmers Market. The market is held at the Park and Ride located on the corner of N 192nd Street and Aurora Avenue N.
Source: https://shorelinefarmersmarket.org/home

Golden Wheels
Saturday, June 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shoreline Historical Museum
Join us at the Museum for a rockin’ and rollin’ celebration of Shoreline’s racing history.
Source: https://shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org/

Sunset Park to Boeing Creek Park Walk
Saturday, June 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunset Park
We’ll start at Sunset Park and then work our way through the Richmond Highlands neighborhood dropping down to Boeing Creek Park for a short walk on flat trails. We’ll explore some more of the neighborhood, including passing St. Luke’s Church before returning to our starting point. For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks

For more information and more upcoming events, visit the Shoreline events calendar on DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar

To have your event included please email DestinationShoreline@gmail.com.


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Shoreline council debates Traffic Cameras after reviewing crash reports

By Oliver Moffat

At the June 10 meeting, the Shoreline council debated Traffic Cameras after reviewing the latest Traffic Report which showed record high pedestrian, fatal and serious injury crashes. Shoreline’s rise in injury collisions is consistent with state-wide trends, but unlike neighboring cities, Shoreline has resisted adoption of traffic cameras.


A traffic jam at the Meridian Park crosswalk is shown in a photo by Mike Remarcke

Council members Betsy Robertson and Eben Pobee brought traffic cameras up for discussion again after a new state law took effect that expands where cameras can be used and changes how revenue from tickets can be spent. Before adopting traffic cameras, the city must complete a study which includes equity considerations.

Parents brought a petition with 180 signatures from neighbors asking the city to install traffic cameras in front of Meridian Park elementary and told the council about the daily horror they face crossing 175th street with children.

Urging the rest of the council to support the traffic camera study, Robertson said, “My focus is on schools… We’ve got young people, crossing streets, walking down sidewalks every day and they’re just not as safe as they should be.”

A screenshot from photoenforced.com shows the location of traffic cameras
 in Seattle, Lake Forest Park, and Lynnwood. 

Addressing criticism that the city is seeking to use traffic cameras as a money making scheme, Pobee said, 
 “It has nothing to do with revenue. As a matter fact I don’t think we have ever thought about increasing revenue or generating revenue as a result of this. We are thinking about safety. We are thinking about people. We are thinking about community.”

Councilmember Keith Scully blasted the staff report for being one sided, 

“There is nothing at all in there other than cheerleading for why school zone enforcement cameras are good. There is another side to this and it’s profound. They are inequitable in that they harm the poor folks who get a $180 ticket far more than the rich folks who do.”

Scully argued for bring back Shoreline’s traffic unit instead of automated cameras, “So there’s an easy solution to this: it’s traffic cops.”

Graphs from the Traffic Report show the drop in traffic citations after the Shoreline police department ended the traffic unit

The Shoreline police department suspended its traffic unit because of staffing shortages.

In response to a request to bring the traffic unit back, Chief of Police Kelly Park said, ”if we expedited that now, that means we are pulling bodies that are answering 911 calls and priority calls.“ She said the goal was to have a traffic unit again by the end of the year.

Scully questioned the effectiveness of speed cameras. “I want to see the data on that. I want to see how effective they are at actually reducing speeds in these areas.”

According to the Federal Highway Administration, speed cameras slow drivers and prevent injuries and red light cameras reduce crashes and deaths at intersections according to studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The new traffic camera law adds protections for the poor and historically over-policed. Cities must conduct an equity analysis before they put up traffic cameras, public assistance recipients have their fines reduced by fifty percent, fines may not exceed $145, and revenue must be spent on traffic safety to benefit communities overburdened by dangerous roads.


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Sound Transit presentation at ELNA meeting June 18, 2024: Lynnwood Link Extension Update


Erik Ashlie-Vinke, Sound Transit Government & Community Relations Director – North Corridor - will be presenting the Lynnwood Link Extension Update at the June meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA)

With Lynnwood Link Extension opening on August 30, 2024 Sound Transit is excited to share the progress of our work and detail what neighbors can expect in the months prior to opening and once the service begins.

The meeting will be held on Zoom at 7pm on Tuesday June 18, 2024. All are welcome.

The Zoom link will be emailed to those on the ELNA mailing list. To be added email ELNABoard@gmail.com.


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Gloria's Birds: Darn GPS messed up again!, said the junco

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Gotta hightail it to the next block...

(Dark-eyed Junco late for his appointment:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Northwest Regional Aviation to conduct emergency response drill June 13, 2024 in Everett

Naval Station Everett

Snohomish County. The Northwest Regional Aviation Consortium will be conducting an emergency response exercise in Snohomish County near Naval Station Everett on June 13, 2024. Aircraft from Snohomish, King, Pierce and Spokane County Sheriff’s Departments, along with the Washington State Patrol, U.S. Navy, FBI, Customs Border Patrol Air-Marine, Airlift Northwest, and Life Flight Network, will be coordinating joint response efforts.

Seattle Police, Seattle Fire, Snohomish County Fire Technical Rescue, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, Sky Valley Fire, Snohomish and King County Volunteer Search & Rescue Organization, Arlington Municipal Airport, Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett Fire & EMS, Sno911, and WSDOT-Aviation will all be supporting the regional aircraft response.

Overall Scenario: A coordinated terrorist attack at multiple locations is the scenario used for the exercise. Major damage has taken place in a few key government buildings. Supporting scenarios for the exercise include water rescues, high-rise rescues, K-9 building searches, aerial surveys of impacted areas, live video downlink operations, rescue teams, and equipment transport to support structural collapse.

Northwest Regional Aviation has learned from real-world emergency response that knowing the capabilities of partner agencies, and who to call for assistance is critical when large-scale emergencies happen. Having pre-plans in place and the knowledge of how to execute the pre-plans greatly helps in an organized response to a large-scale emergency.


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Upcoming restoration work party events with the Green Shoreline Partnership

Upcoming restoration work party events with the Green Shoreline Partnership!

Please join Forest Stewards at Brugger's Bog Park to remove noxious weeds to make room for native plants on Sunday, June 23rd. Register online here.

More events:
No experience necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm!

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


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Shoreline Farmers Market to host Second Annual Shoreline Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2024


The Shoreline Farmers Market (SFM) is thrilled to announce the second annual Celebrate Pride in Shoreline event on Saturday, June 15th. This vibrant and inclusive event in the heart of Shoreline will be a joyous acknowledgment of love, diversity, and equality.

Featuring several local artists, this year’s Pride celebration builds on the success of the inaugural 2023 event. Emmy-nominated entertainer, writer and activist Sasha Scarlett will MC the day's activities. 

Assigned Gay at Band (AGAB), an all-Queer marching band, will perform two sets. Cody James Megargee, a Shoreline-based queer, trans and disabled visual artist, will showcase his commissioned Celebrate Pride poster art, which will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to Lambert House. Alethea Myers of the Face Paintery will offer colorful designs for attendees.

Mary Hale, City of Shoreline Recreation Specialist (left), Amanda Zollner, City of Shoreline Recreation Supervisor (right) sharing resources at the 2023 Pride at the Market event.

This year, the SFM has formed a dedicated steering committee to shape the Pride celebration, ensuring it embodies a spirit of inclusiveness. Composed of community members, market vendors, and local leaders, the committee has worked tirelessly to create an event that everyone can enjoy.

“As an openly gay resident and Shoreline business owner, I’m proud to be a board member of the Shoreline Farmers Market and especially to be involved in the Pride event,” said Zephyr Paquette, steering committee member and the owner of Le Petit Paquet in Richmond Beach. 
“The Market brings together an array of diversity, includes all, and is working very specifically on fighting food insecurity.”

Attendees are invited to visit their favorite farmers and makers, connect with their neighbors, and enjoy the Pride lounge. Key resources from local organizations will be on hand for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their loved ones, and the community at large.

“I was fortunate to participate in the first Shoreline Farmers Market Pride in 2023. Seeing all the shoppers sporting their rainbows and flags was wonderful.” said owner of Alluria Candles and Pride Steering Committee member Sarah Fletcher. 
“As an out and proud vendor, I appreciate the welcoming environment that the market offers its queer vendors. Wishing everyone a very happy Pride in 2024, remember to shop local and support your queer creators.”

Shoreline Farmers Market Director Trinitee King (left), with City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator Mylinda Sneed (right) at the 2023 Pride at the Market event. 

A grassroots 501(c)(3) organization, the Shoreline Farmers Market has partnered with the City of Shoreline and the Port of Seattle to present this event.

"While we have come a long way since Stonewall, we know there is still work to do," stated Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts. "That is why celebrating Pride is so important. No one should be fearful of being who they are. I am proud to live in a community that celebrates its diversity, and I am proud to be an LGBTQ+ ally."

The Pride Celebration at the Shoreline Farmers Market will take place on June 15, 2024, from 10am to 2pm. The market is conveniently located at 18821 Aurora Avenue N, across from the YMCA and Sky Nursery. Walk, bike, bus, or drive and park. This event is wheelchair accessible. 

Open to the public. Free admission. All are encouraged to attend and show their support for equality and inclusivity. Festive dress encouraged.


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Charles Loeck Bolender 1932 - 2024

Chuck Bolender
CHARLES LOECK BOLENDER, DDS, MS of Lake Forest Park, WA passed away after a brief illness on April 30, 2024. He was 91 years old.

Chuck was born in Primghar, Iowa on June 2, 1932, to Wilbur “Doc” and Louise Bolender. He graduated from Primghar High School and enrolled at the University of Iowa in September 1950. It was there that he met Mamie Jane Warnock at a church mixer during orientation week. They were married on September 4, 1955, just before Chuck began his senior year in dental school. Together they had three children: John Charles (1957), Susan Louise (1959), and Jane Marie (1961).

Chuck was elected to OKU (National Dental Honor Society) and graduated at the top of his class in June 1956. He remained at the University of Iowa for two years to complete his graduate training in prosthodontics. Following completion of his graduate program, Chuck served for two years as a prosthodontist in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Dix, NJ. In September 1959, he joined the faculty of the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Washington, and in 1963 was selected to chair the department. He was able to create a thriving teaching program and assemble a quality faculty who all became the best of friends in and out of the dental school. For 17 years, he shared a part-time private prosthodontic practice with Dr. Dale Smith and Dr. Jim Lord.

In 1983, Chuck was instrumental in establishing five regional training centers in the US for the Nobelpharma Implant System. With the help of Swedish colleagues and others, he trained many prosthodontists and oral surgeons in the early years of dental implants.

His academic career included over 200 presentations outside of regular dental school curriculum in over 26 states and 10 countries. His work is widely published in journals and textbooks.

Chuck served as president of the Academy of Prosthodontics in 1983, followed by three years as Secretary-Treasurer. He was elected to the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics in 1965 and served as President in 1979. His many honors include the “Fred E. Gulick Distinguished Life Member Award” from the PCSP in 2006 and the “Distinguished Service Award” from the AP in 2015. He was always grateful for his mentors and benefactors, and in turn he was a mentor and life-long teacher to many. He continued to be a positive influence in his profession long after retiring in 2000. Chuck led two Prosthodontic Study Clubs, one in Seattle and the other in Yakima; both remained active for well over 50 years. He remained active in the Seattle Study Club until his death.

Chuck enjoyed spending time with family, especially at their beach property on Camano Island. He would define a great day as one that included a family feast of freshly caught Dungeness crab, sweet corn and other produce grown in his garden. His hobbies of gardening, photography and fishing kept him very busy. He had a large vegetable garden that supplied most of the family’s produce during the summer months, an interest that began during the second world war with a Victory Garden. He started taking photographs about the same time. His father introduced him to fishing at the age of 5, which he then later introduced to his children and grandchildren. His passion was to catch Coho Salmon on a fly rod in Alaska and he looked forward to annual trips to Tsiu River with friends and family.

Chuck leaves behind his wife, Mamie and his children John (Theresa), Susan Chari (Ravi), and Jane Blaisdell (Mark), as well as six grandchildren: Daniel and Keith (Kylie) Bolender, Elijah (Alexa) and Joshua (Nan) Blaisdell, and Sara and Jason (Lauren) Chari. He also leaves four great grandchildren: Theodore, Phoebe and Eleanora Blaisdell, and Parker Bolender.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, 17301 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.


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An evening of East Indian music performed by Pran to benefit World Central Kitchen

Bothell, WA: On Tuesday June 18th at 7:30pm, Bothell Odd Fellows will present an evening of East Indian music performed by Pran to benefit World Central Kitchen.

Suggested donation is $10 at the door. The performance will be at the Clover Leaf Rebekah Hall, 10116 NE 185th St, Bothell. 

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. PRAN is trombonist Greg Powers performing the deeply meditative style of Dhrupad. Since his Fulbright to India in 1988, Powers has studied the Dagarbhani tradition both here and in Mumbai. He has studied with Ustads Zia Fariduddin Dagar, Jeff Lewis, Uday Bhawalkar and Bahauddin Dagar. He is a pioneer in adapting this ancient tradition to the trombone.

Odd Fellows have been the social heart of communities across America for over 200 years. Bothell Lodge #124, the longest continuously operating organization in Bothell, has been holding meetings for over 130 years. Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge #54 was chartered in 1893 so that the wives and daughters of Odd Fellows, and others in the community, could become a part of the Odd Fellows organization. 

Bothell Odd Fellows owned the Bothell Pioneer Cemetery before its transfer to the City of Bothell and is looking for community members to join to assist the city in its upkeep. For more information contact Penny Curtis, Secretary, bothelloddfellows@gmail.com


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New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable

Photo courtesy Dept of Ecology

In March 2024, the Washington State Legislature passed Organics Management Law 2.0 (OML 2.0), including changes to the compostable product labeling standards (“Plastic Product Degradability,” chapter 70A.455 RCW). 

Below is a summary of key updates that go into effect June 6, 2024.

This bill changes the original Organics Management Law (OML 1.0) passed in 2022, and both will help reach our statewide climate and waste reduction goals. OML 1.0 included labeling standards for compostable products in an effort to support facilities that accept these materials and ease consumer confusion. Consumer confusion adds to contamination, which makes composting more difficult and expensive.
 
Expanding definition and standards for product compostability 
  • Exempt: Products made from wood are considered compostable and do not need to be labeled in accordance with the labeling rules. Products made from more than 98% fiber with no plastic or wax additives or coatings are also considered compostable and do not require specific labeling.
  • These products do not need to be listed on a producer’s declaration of compliance.
  • Film bags, other film products, and food service products: These still must be tested and certified to ASTM standards D6400 or D6868 by a third-party.
  • Other products (compostable packing peanuts, cellulose tape, PLA insulated mailers, etc.): These can be certified to a similar scientific standard for composting in industrial settings (ex. ASTM D8410, ISO 17088, and EN 13432).
What about home compostable? 
  • All compostable products in Washington must be certified by a third-party that the product meets the scientific standards for composting in industrial settings. Starting in June 2024, a product may include the claim “home compostable” if the producer has scientific evidence to support their claim, and the product has still been certified for composting in an industrial setting. A product cannot be labeled as “Home Compostable only.”
Dept of Ecology


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