LFP Garden Club meets September 10, 2024 with speaker Joe Abken

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Joe Abken will speak at LFP Garden Club meeting
On Tuesday Sept 10, 2024 at LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, the Lake Forest Park Garden Club is kicking off their new year Sept to May of great speakers. 

  • Upper level, stage area of Town Center
  • Check in at 9:15 to 9:30am
  • 9:30 to 10:30am general meeting and a break for munchies and time to talk and catch up
  • 10:30 to 11:30am our speaker
September 10, 2024, Joe Abken

“Natives Mixing with NON-Natives and the Value Of”

Joe Abken was originally from Kruckeberg as Garden Director, with a great interest in natives. Currently he is the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Director. Since being very involved with Natives at Kruckeberg Garden, his topic will be his topic will be “Natives and mixing with Non-natives.”

We hope you can join us for this interesting topic. Free to all for your first two meetings and then we ask that you join the club. The fee is $35.00 a yr. We have lots of activities the whole year round. We will be celebrating our 100th year as a Garden Club this year.


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Youth softball clinics at Shoreline Community College


Shoreline Community College is hosting softball clinics in September for all levels of players.

Softball Prospect Camp

Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/28/2024 - 9/28/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)
Calling all future dolphins! Shoreline Community College will be hosting a prospect camp for grad years 2025-2028. Come join us and show your off your skills and learn about Shoreline Community College!

Youth Softball Clinic

Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/21/2024 - 9/21/2024
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)
  • For ages 7-11 years: Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • For ages 11-14 years: Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for our 2nd annual softball youth skills clinic hosted by Shoreline CC Fastpitch. Our players and staff are excited to hit the field and coach up our community players! We will work on the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, and base running. There will be a focus on the importance of a growth mindset and Athletic success.

Participants will need to bring a glove, athletic shoes or cleats, a bat, helmet, and a water bottle. For more information please email Coach Fischer at: Cfischer@shoreline.edu or 425-343-2273.


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City of Lake Forest Park obtains $2 million in funding for Roundabout Project

The City of Lake Forest Park's SR104 & 40th Place NE Roundabout project has been selected for a conditional award of $2,000,000 from the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB). The board approved this funding award on September 6, 2024.

This funding is critical to efforts to improve traffic flow and safety at this intersection. Upon completing the necessary underwriting process, the City will receive an official award letter outlining the terms of the grant and loan.


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Scene on the Sound: Sailing into the sunset Friday evening, the USS Nimitz

Photo by Jan Hansen

U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Now Has an 'End Date'
Story by Peter Suciu

Summary and Key Points: The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the lead ship of the Nimitz-class supercarriers, is nearing the end of its service life with retirement planned for 2027. The U.S. Department of Defense has already awarded an $18 million contract for pre-advanced planning to begin the process of defueling and inactivation.


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WeatherWatcher: Wildfire Smoke Season arrives, but should be short lived

 

Friday September 6, 2024 True Color Satellite imagery from the UW department of Atmospheric Science

As you may have noticed yesterday and today, the sky is hazy, sunrises and sunsets were very red and dim, and it's quite warm. The above visible color satellite image from Friday afternoon shows all the hazy smoke covering the Pacific Northwest. 

We have a heat advisory in place that expires at 11pm Friday evening. The heat and smoke are the result of south-easterly winds. These winds are bringing the warmth and wildfire smoke over the mountains from central and eastern Oregon.

Below is an image from Wednesday where I've highlighted the two major sources of wildfire smoke in Oregon, and a third much smaller source of wildfire smoke in Washington.

Satellite image from Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 5:30pm PDT.
Image from the UW department of Atmospheric Science.

Conditions over central Oregon were favorable mid-week for wildfire activity to explode. It seems to have calmed down today significantly but all that smoke is circulating aloft now. Heating during the day today and this weekend is expected to cause some of that smoke to mix down to the surface.

Air quality as of Friday afternoon was just barely into moderate territory but is expected to get a little bit worse possibly through Friday evening and Saturday.

Lake Forest Park Town Center air quality from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Forecast: On-shore winds will start to pick up overnight into Saturday morning, but weak at first. These winds should start slowly bringing cooler and cleaner air into the Puget Sound region through the weekend. We should be back to normal with all the smoke cleared out between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon. 

Morning clouds, afternoon sun, and temperatures back down to seasonal normal with highs near 70°F should also return by Monday. There is even a threat of some rain showers Tuesday and Wednesday. We bring back sunny skies Thursday and Friday to end the week.


For current weather conditions please visit www.shorelineweather.com


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Travels with Charlie: Charlie and Drone Landing

Friday, September 6, 2024

After Labor Day Weekend, Charlie hung out with us when we flew the No Fence Wetlands Drone. These flights visually document the wetlands restoration current status after one year.

The wetland / pond reconstruction was completed 8/31/2023.

Then, many thousand seedlings were planted fall 2023 to establish new native ecologically relevant plants.

After flying an overview at 300 feet and then flying over ponds and plantings at 60 feet, the drone returned home.

I love this next sequence of photos of Charlie while the Drone is Landing…
(Two wildly different camera views. Me and Drone)

Drone photo of Charlie watching me taking photos of the Drone landing.

A moment later,

Here’s my photo of Charlie noticing the Drone getting close and he turned to watch.

Amazing Drone shot of Charlie watching and checking out the Drone landing at the same time.

Turns out, Charlie has been around these Drone flights since he moved in.

Another landing… No Big Deal.

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


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Discover the joy of origami at the Senior Activity Center

Origami classes at Senior Activity Center
Origami Classes

Discover the joy of origami, transforming simple paper squares into intricate cranes, a charming mobile. Butterflies, and delightful gift boxes!

Join local crafter and former Program Director of the senior center, JonAnn Cruver, September 10 or October 8 for an introductory class on the art of Origami.

  • Session 1—Tuesday, September 10: Learn to fold a heart and crane, create a crane mobile and if time allows, fold a masu box.
  • Session 2—Tuesday, October 8: Learn to fold a dollar heart, butterflies, star boxes and kirigami trees. If time allows, we will also review crane folding.
Time: 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Cost: Member $3/Session
Non Member $6/Session

Call 206-365-1536 or stop by the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center to register for this event.


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Opening NEXT WEEK on Friday the 13th... MURDER INN


Opening NEXT WEEK on Friday the 13th...

MURDER INN

September 13-October 6 at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds, 950 Main St, Edmonds WA 98020

Edmonds Driftwood Player's 66th Season opens with Murder Inn where a group of tourists, on a tour - Ghosts and Ghouls of New England - is forced, by a storm, to make an unscheduled stop at the Barnsley Inn. 

Please join us for this murder-mystery where as the storm builds and the body count rises, the survivors try to figure out who done it...

Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

TICKETS: $28 General Adult (19-59); $25 Jr/Sr/Military
Content Info: this production has been deemed by the publisher as appropriate for all audiences, however, it contains some mild adult themes, weapons and alcohol, as well as references to the supernatural.

PURCHASE TICKETS!


Or subscribe to the entire season and don't miss a thing!

SUBSCRIBE and SAVE: 4-Show Package Pricing:
  • General Adult (age 19-59) – $110
  • Youth/Senior/Military – $100
Book online

By Phone: 425-774-9600

By Email: boxoffice@edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org


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Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale September 12, 2024

Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale!
September 12, 2024 @ 9:00am

Get ready for fall planting season at the Dunn Gardens Plant Rummage Sale.

Explore our plant sales area and plant nursery—you never know what treasures you might find!
  • Dig-your-own large shrubs and perennials from our lathe house. The Gardens will have all the gardening tools you will need.
  • Explore a varied collection of plants including, but not limited to:
    • Rhododendrons
    • Hydrangeas
    • Young trees and woody shrubs
    • Native plants
    • Evergreen and herbaceous perennials
  • Bags of Dunn Gardens homemade leaf mulch for sale (limited supplies).
You don’t want to miss it!
  • Thursday, September 12th from 9am – 6pm
  • Friday, September 13th from 9am – 6pm
  • Saturday, September 14th from 9:30am – 1:30pm


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Lake Ballinger cleared for recreation - no blue-green algae found in lake

Lake Ballinger
Photo courtesy City of Mountlake Terrace
After an initial scare about a sighting of blue-green algae in Lake Ballinger, both Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace staff agree that the lake is open for recreation.  

No further instances of potential blue-green algae have been witnessed since the first reported sighting over a week ago.  

They ask the public to remain cautious and always keep an eye out for new potential cyanobacteria.  

If you see anything in the lake, take a photo and provide details of when, where, amount, color and even direction headed to help with sampling.

Send the information to:
--Diane Hettrick

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LFP Housing Forum September 18, 2024 explains how new laws affect LFP residents


LFP Housing Forum
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
at Lake Forest Park City Hall or virtual

What is Middle, or Co- housing? What are CLTs, ADUs, and DADUs?

Recently, Washington State passed significant legislation to increase housing options to enable more density. 

What are the laws and how will they impact you? 

Residents of Lake Forest Park wanting to learn have worked with LFP City staff to develop a Housing Forum where community members can begin to understand the new laws and how they can work to increase density, preserve the environment, and project how they can grow and keep their culture intact.

  • Maddy Larson, LFP resident and past City Planning Commissioner will moderate the forum.
  • Mayor Tom French will give a historic perspective on housing needs and ways we can continue into the future.
  • Mark Phillips, past City council member will provide demographics and characteristics of our LFP community and how that compares to the region.
  • Mark Hofman, LFP Community Development Director, will explain the new housing laws, and local efforts to comply in our city. In addition, he will discuss ways to create accessory dwelling units and what they can be used for.

“Where Do We Go from Here?” Following the presentation, there will be Community Conversations and Q/A centered round this topic.

For more information visit the LFP City Calendar

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Stories Need to Breathe and Grow

Roger Fernandes
Life of the Forest - Storytelling
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 – 12:00
Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Roger Fernandes, artist, storyteller, educator and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will share the traditional stories of the local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around them.

Stories Need to Breathe and Grow
By Sally Yamasaki

When I first heard Roger Fernandes tell stories at the University of Washington Sacred Breath: Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, I thought that I was going to hear stories meant only for children. I was clearly wrong. After the event, my body was busy the rest of the night synthesizing and feeling all that I had heard in the moment of sharing sacred breath. The stories, and the way he presents them, are for any person, any age.

According to Fernandes, "Stories are alive and, in the heart, not the head. We all are storytellers. There are stories in everything, a tree, a rock, water…, and each of us will turn the story a bit differently based on our life experiences."

Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Shoreline Historical Museum, we will have the opportunity to listen to Fernandes share traditional stories that he has learned from local Coast Salish Tribes that connect those cultures to the living world around us.  

In addition, to the stories, there will be hands-on activities, refreshments and tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest and the Shoreline Historical Museum. Dress accordingly, as this is a free-outdoor event. This will be the first program with Fernandes.

Roger Fernandes, right, with Calvin Kennard and Judy MacCully
Photo by Sally Yamasaki

On Sunday, December 8th, from 3:30 – 5:15
at the Shoreline Historical Museum, Fernandes will join us again as we celebrate the the Miyawaki Forest turning 1-years old and marking the time when our community come together to plant it.

At this event, Fernandes will unveil the Welcome Stone that he has been working on all summer. The Welcome Stone, 6’ x 3’ glacial rock holds carved images based on the teachings of local Coast Salish Tribes. Fernandes will discuss the stories and his inspiration while we celebrate the Miyawaki Urban Forest’s first “birthday.”  


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Correction: Programming for LGBTQIA+ Seniors at the Senior Activity Center on 2nd & 4th Thursdays

Free gatherings on LGBTQIA+ Seniors
on 2nd & 4th Thursdays at the 
Senior Activity Center
Correction: The original article stated that gatherings were on Friday. The gatherings are on Thursdays.

Programming for LGBTQIA+ Seniors
Facilitator: Kevin Hallagan

Get together with Program Coordinator and fellow LGBTQIA+ community member Kevin Halligan for socializing and special activities programming on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. 

No registration required.

  • When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Cost: FREE
  • No registration required

Thursday, September 12 — LGBTQIA+ Tea Time Social: Join Kevin to socialize with complimentary tea and assorted pastries. Decaf, caffeinated and herbal options available.

Thursday, September 26 — LGBTQIA+ Book Group: Join Kevin and fellow LGBTQIA+ community members to discuss any LGBTQIA+ literature. A curated booklist is available at the Center upon request, but you’re welcome to come for the discussion whether or not you’ve read anything.

The Senior Activity Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155. Free parking. 


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Leaves are turning but flowers still bloom

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

 Lee Lageschulte found a dramatic pink flower on her daily walk.

Would someone like to identify it for us?

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

On the same day, she photographed this tree with its leaves turning to fall colors.



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Shorewood Drama chosen for nationwide grant to produce 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'


Shorewood Drama has been chosen for a nationwide grant through MTI Shows, Educational Theatre Association, and Molly Brown and Meredith Wilson estate to produce "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."

The program is one of only 16 schools nationwide to receive this, and just 1 of 3 on the west coast!

Shorewood Drama will perform "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" April 4-6 and 8-12, 2025.

The grant criteria are to "weave important themes of women's rights, labor rights, and immigration, as well as Molly Brown's historical significance and community-mindedness, into both the students' creative process and the audience's experience of this production."

Congratulations to Drama Teacher Amy Pottinger and the Shorewood Drama students for this amazing honor!


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Recount completed for Lands Commissioner and election certified after closest vote in state history

Democrat Dave Upthegrove will meet 
Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 
November election after a statewide recount
OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State certified results of the mandatory statewide manual recount Wednesday for the August 6, 2024 Primary race for Commissioner of Public Lands, confirming Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove will advance to the November General Election.

The recount indicated a 49-vote margin separating second-place finisher Upthegrove from Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson, who finished third in the contest. 

The margin originally stood at 51 votes. After consolidating the amended results certified by each county canvassing board, Upthegrove gained four votes and Pederson gained six votes.

Variances, such as an overvote or undervote were identified during the manual recount which led to the overall change in the count. These discrepancies were a result of careful examination of voter intent on some ballots. 

The Office of the Secretary of State and counties within Washington use the established Statewide Standards on What is a Vote, a longstanding standard for determining voter intent when voters’ ballot markings are unclear.

“This recount was a significant undertaking that required meticulous attention to detail to ensure every vote was counted fairly and accurately,” Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan said.
“It demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s elections, as the vote counting equipment tabulated votes correctly, with the few variances arising from questions about voter intent. I commend all counties for their diligent efforts in conducting a transparent and secure process that reflects the will of the voters.”

Recount results and more information are available on the Office of the Secretary of State’s Elections website. Ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election will be mailed to voters by Friday, Oct. 18.


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Free event for Middle School students from Shoreline Recreation

Calling all middle schoolers! Join us at the Teen Center on Saturday nights for sports, games, art, and food. Our staff run activities catered to middle school aged youth and create a safe, supervised space for your youth to hang out with friends, meet new people, and have a great time!

Middle School Night is on Saturday nights (through the school year) from 6:00pm - 10:30pm. This is a free, drop-in program, no pre-registration required.

One Saturday a month there will be a themed event for Middle School Night, which will result in a higher number of youth attending. 

These events will have a combination of free Eventbrite registration and drop-in allowed, but if we reach maximum capacity, drop-ins arriving after we have reached capacity may not be allowed in until other youth have left so we don't exceed safe numbers in our facility.




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LFP Rotary celebrates 38 years with guest speaker Tony Angell

Tony Angell.net
By Robin Roat

On September 4, 2024  LAKE FOREST PARK ROTARY celebrated its 38th birthday. Julie Hungar gave a historical presentation on our club's continual service to the LFP community. Thank you to Julie Hungar and to her husband who was one of the original members 38 years ago.

Our speaker was Master Artist Tony Angell. Aloft and At Rest, a new sculpture by Tony Angell, celebrates 50 years of exhibiting with Foster/White. 

Angell's representations of birds provide both scientific accuracy and a virtuoso sense of the inner temperament of his subjects to convey their intangible spirit and resilience. 

Tony Angell’s work is featured in dozens of gallery and museum exhibitions across the United States. His art is in many private and public collections, including the Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY; and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK. 

His book The House of Owls received the National Outdoor Book Award when Yale University Press published it in 2015.

More information on Tony Angell here

Please JOIN US...we are proud community members of LFP joined together in service through ROTARY.



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Gloria's Insects: Saw this wasp (first time seeing this kind)

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

on a walk last week and, looking online, id'd it as a Great Black (Digger) Wasp. Then, today, I researched a little further and learned that those wasps are found everywhere in the continental U.S. EXCEPT the Pacific Northwest!

So, might be a Thread-waisted Wasp, or some other species (any thoughts on that?), but I love it nonetheless;). 

Look at the tiny, light hairs on its thorax,abdomen, and head...fuzzy wasp. I also admire her translucently black wings! 

Hope I see one again, sometime.

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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Presentation at Shoreline Library: Making a Community Truly Welcoming and Inclusive

Saturday, September 14, 2-3:30pm
For adults.

Come for a presentation and discussion about how we can make our neighborhoods genuinely welcoming and inclusive.

Our communities are becoming more diverse, with businesses and residents representing a rich blend of people from various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

In addition, our communities include residents and visitors from different age groups, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community. This event features a Q&A segment and action steps on making your community welcoming and inclusive.

Presented by Kevin P. Henry. Kevin has been working in the fields of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, community building and media for over 30 years. He has extensive experience working for both the private and public sectors, businesses, organizations and nonprofits.

In partnership with the City of Shoreline.

Registration not required.


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Limited space available in children's class to craft and decorate gourd birdhouses


This Saturday, team up with your little ones to craft and decorate a quaint little birdhouse made from locally grown, dried gourds!

It will be Grandparents' Day! Other guardians are welcome, and grandparents are encouraged! However, adults must be accompanied by a child.

Class Fee - $10

Limited Space Available. Sign up over the phone at 206-546-4851 or in person at the registers. Adult supervision required.



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Kenmore's Oktoberfest will provide four days of epic Bavarian fun September 19-22, 2024


Kenmore, WA - The Kenmore community is thrilled to announce the launch of its first annual Oktoberfest event, coming September 19 - 22, 2024. This beloved regional event is now taking root in Kenmore through a dynamic collaboration between the City of Kenmore, local businesses, non-profits, restaurants, and breweries.

Kenmore's Oktoberfest will include four days of epic Bavarian fun, kicking off with the ceremonial tapping of the firkin and continuing all weekend long with a host of activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. The different events will span from downtown Kenmore to Brew Row and up to Saint Edward State Park.

Kenmore Oktoberfest Highlights:
  • Epic Musical Acts: Enjoy live performances from local and regional bands.
  • PNW's Best Beer and Food: Savor some of the finest brews and delicious local food offerings.
  • Family-Friendly Activities & After-Hours Fun: Participate in the 5k Fun Run, weekend-long games for the family, and the always popular wiener dog races. When the sun sets, experience the nightlife of Oktoberfest with exciting after-hours events and special overnight accommodations.
  • Fall Seasonal Market & Root Beer Garden: Conclude the weekend with a fall-themed market featuring local vendors, a root beer garden, live music, and kids' activities.
Explore More with the Oktoberfest Passport:

Participants can join the fun and get the most out of their Kenmore Oktoberfest experience by picking up a special Oktoberfest passport at participating businesses or at Kenmore City Hall starting on September 15. The passport includes event information, specials, and coupons. Completed passports can be returned to City Hall by October 1 to claim a small gift and be entered into a raffle.

“What started as a simple idea among a few members of the Kenmore Business Alliance quickly blossomed into a vision for a vibrant community Oktoberfest event," said Suzanne Greathouse of the Kenmore Heritage Society. 
"This kind of cooperation not only builds stronger communities but also creates lasting bonds and memories. It shows us that when we come together with shared goals and a willingness to support one another, we can turn even the simplest ideas into extraordinary experiences."

The City of Kenmore is excited to be a part of this local collaboration and secured Port of Seattle grant funds to support and promote this event. These grant dollars will showcase Kenmore’s local businesses and help create lasting memories for residents and visitors alike.

Join along as Kenmore raises a stein and says “Prost!” to ringing in the fall and celebrating all things Oktoberfest. 

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Beware: City Light will be testing street light voltage in Shoreline


Starting September 8, 2024 and extending through December, a two-person contractor crew will systematically test the electric infrastructure in Shoreline, street by street.

The testing will create contact voltage, where the electric infrastructure leaks current, causing surfaces like metal streetlight structures, street signs, or other conductive structures to become energized.

If you or your dog touches a metal pole when that particular street is being tested, you will get shocked.

The crews will be working overnight: starting Sept 8th, Sunday evening through Friday morning, 9:00pm to 5:00am, September to December.

Even when crews are not testing, an individual street light can cause a risk. If a light stays on during the day or flickers, report it.

Additional information here


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Ridgecrest outdoor movie night Saturday September 7, 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 2024


Join us on the grass in Paramount Park this Saturday, September 7, 2024. It's time to go "Back to the Future"

Sponsored by the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association. Paramount School Park is located at 15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
 
The Shoreline ACS van will be on site demonstrating its new Starlink communication system.


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Back Patio Match Day Schedule at Local 104 on Ballinger Way


View Seahawks, Sounders, and Mariners' games on the back patio. Great food and drinks available for purchase.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Weight



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Major bus changes coming: 16 new routes, 51 modified, 33 routes deleted

By Oliver Moffat

Bus riders, get ready for major bus revisions. Metro Transit, Community Transit and Sound Transit will make big changes to bus service in the Shoreline and North King County region starting September 14th to better serve the new Light Rail stations.


Metro Flex will serve the area north of Ballinger Way

King County Metro Transit plans to add five new bus routes, delete eleven routes, change 15 routes, and add Metro Flex service to Lake Forest Park and Kenmore. In Snohomish County, Community Transit will delete a whopping 22 routes and change 30 routes, while adding ten new routes. And Sound Transit will modify six routes and add one.

The new routes will provide more east/west connections to get riders to light rail lines while deleting dozens of north/south lines made redundant by the new light rail stations.

The deletion of bus routes will free up capacity so bus riders will get more weekday trips (+9%), weekend trips (+32%) and more evening trips after 10pm (+43%) and riders will have shorter wait times because of improved frequency up to every 15 minutes on many routes.

New Metro bus routes

With the new 1 Line opening, Metro will be deleting the outdated 73, 301, 304 302, 320, 330, and 347 routes. But Shoreline and Northshore transit riders will get changed, new and improved service on the 331, 333, 345, 346, 348, 365, E Line and 522 routes. And Kenmore and Lake Forest Park riders will get on-demand, ride-hailing Metro Flex service.

Goodbye 347 and 330: Route 347 from Northgate to Richmond Beach and the cross-town 330 from Shoreline Community College to Lake City will both be deleted.

Hello 5th Ave 365: Now, the new route 365 will run north/south along 5th Ave NE connecting both light rail station in North City and Ridgecrest and running south to serve North Seattle College and Northgate.

Hello crosstown 333: The new route 333 will (finally) provide east/west service along NE 175th St - connecting the Mountlake Terrace Station to the Shoreline South Station with stops in Ballinger, North City, Shorewood High School and Shoreline Community College.

Revised 345, 346, 348 and E: Route 345 will now connect to the Shoreline South Station and run along N 155th St but will no longer connect to Shoreline College. Route 346 will connect the Aurora Village transit center to the Shoreline South station via Meridian Ave. The 348 will run along 180th instead of 175th in North City with a connection at the Shoreline North station. And Metro promises increased frequency on the express E Line all day and night.

Goodbye downtown expresses 301, 302 and 304 and hello 515: downtown Seattle routes 301, 304 and 302 will also be deleted because riders will be able to use the Link 1 Line instead. With the deletion of the 302, Richmond Beach commuters will need to take the 348 and transfer to the 303 or the Link 1 Line

However, for some reason, Sound Transit will add the new 515 downtown express to get Lynnwood bus riders to Seattle who don’t like the train (essentially duplicating service provided by the new light rail extension).

Route 65 and 72 connects UW to 145th: Route 65 to the UW will now continue to the Shoreline South Station, running along 145th St. but the 73 from Jackson Park to the UW will be deleted. Metro says the new Route 72 will partially replace the 372 and will run from the Shoreline South Station to the UW via Lake City.

UW Bothell 372 deleted: Metro will delete the 372, forcing UW faculty and students commuting between the Bothell and Seattle campuses to make a transfer. In its place, Metro is adding the new Route 324 from Bothell that terminates in Lake City where riders can make a transfer to the new Route 72. Metro decided to not extend the new 331 to Bothell but Community Transit’s new Route 120 will connect Lynnwood station to the UW Bothell campus where riders can transfer to get to the UW Seattle campus. Taking the 522 Express, may provide a faster option but will still include a transfer.

Bothell Express Bus: Northshore riders can take Sound Transit’s Route 522 Express, which (currently) connects Woodinville to the Roosevelt light rail station along Bothell Way and Lake City Way with stops in Bothell, Kenmore and Lake Forest Park. When the East Link 2 Line from Lynnwood to Redmond opens in spring of 2025, the 522 will start running along 145th street to connect to the Shoreline south light rail station - providing another needed east/west connection across North King County. Further down the road, the Stride S3 Line will replace the 522 with all-electric, bus rapid transit (BRT) to Shoreline on Bothell Way and 145th starting in 2027.

322 and 331 connect Kenmore: Route 320 from Kenmore to South Lake Union will be deleted but Kenmore riders can take the new 331 and improved 322 and 522. The new east/west Route 331 from Kenmore will connect Lake Forest Park, Ballinger, Mountlake Terrace, and Aurora Village to Shoreline Community College. The 322 will now connect Kenmore riders to the Northgate Station instead of Roosevelt Station.

On Demand Pickups for Lake Forest Park and Kenmore: Lake Forest Park will mostly be left behind and remain a car-dependent, transit desert with bus routes only on the state highways that cut through town. But Metro will be expanding its Metro Flex service area to north Lake Forest Park and Kenmore allowing transit users to hail a ride with an app. The on-demand transit service will serve only north Lake Forest Park leaving residents south of Ballinger Way stuck in traffic.

Take the Ferry with the 909 and 117: The new express Route 909 and modified Route 130 will connect the Mountlake Terrace station to Edmonds station, opening up easy, car-free access to Edmonds’ downtown, waterfront, Kingston Ferry terminal and Amtrak station. The new Route 117 will connect light rail riders from Lynnwood to the Mukilteo Ferry.


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Gloria's Birds: I dunno, photog,

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

are you sure this water's been changed today?
(Red-breasted Nuthatches can be particular...as they should be!)


--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Community Emergency Preparedness Fair September 14, 2024

NEMCo is excited to sponsor the Community Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 14, 2024. 

Join us at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE from 10:00am to 2:00pm for preparedness presentations, displays, resource materials, and hands-on demonstrations.

Event Details:

  • Date/Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
  • Shoreline ACS van with Starlink

At NEMCo, we’re dedicated to ensuring our community is equipped to handle emergencies. Our team provides hands-on training to help you identify local hazards, practice using fire extinguishers, create a family emergency plan, and learn critical medical assistance techniques.

Information on more NEMCo events here.


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Shoreline Tool Library survey

Shoreline Tool Library
Photo by John Boril

It would make the folks at the Shoreline Tool Library very happy if you would take their survey.

They want to know how they can best serve the community.

Here's the survey - it's straightforward and fairly brief.


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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? September 4 – 10, 2024


By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline?
September 4 – 10

Looking for some fun and engaging activities in Shoreline? 

From gaming sessions at the library to insightful discussions at the book group, there's something for everyone this week!

Dive into video games, discover new reads, learn about human services, or explore local markets and crafts. Whether you're interested in community walks, making hypertufa plant containers, or saving seeds for next season, these events are perfect for connecting with your community and learning something new.

Mark your calendars and don't miss out!

For more details or visit https://www.destinationshoreline.com/calendar.
 
Game On!
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Shoreline Library
Play video games on Nintendo Switch!  We've got Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and more.  Snacks provided by Friends of Shoreline Library. Don't miss out! Grades 6-12.  Registration not required.
 
Richmond Beach Library Book Group
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library
This month’s title is What I want You to See by Catherine Linka. New members always welcome. Registration not required.
 
CityLearn – Human Services in Shoreline
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Shoreline City Hall
Come hear about the Shoreline Human Services Strategic Plan, recently adopted by the City Council in April, 2024. More will also be shared about how the City promotes individual and community well-being by increasing self-sufficiency, reducing the negative impacts of adverse life events, and helping people reach their full potential.  CityLearn is a monthly opportunity to learn about timely topics in Shoreline. Hybrid meetings are open to everyone who lives and/or works in Shoreline. Participants connect directly with City Councilmembers and staff from different departments.
The Zoom link for this meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88968765780
No registration is required.
 
Drop-In Employment Help Desk
Thursday, September 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shoreline Library
Receive one-on-one support from a professional Hopelink Employment Specialist on resume building, cover letters, job search strategies, interview preparation and more. Ages 18 and older.
 
Drop-In Technical Assistance
Thursday, September 5, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Shoreline Library
Have computer, mobile device or software questions? A tech volunteer can provide basic level one-on-one assistance on tasks such as filling out applications, connecting through Zoom, email, social networks, navigating a tablet and learning to download free eBooks. You may bring your own device, but library staff cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance. Registration not required.
 
Talk Time Class
Friday, September 6, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Richmond Beach Library
Practice speaking with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Registration not required.
 
Hatch Chili Roasting! at Shoreline Town & Country
Saturday, September 7, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Town & Country Market Shoreline
Calling all chiliheads! 
Hatch chili season is finally upon us, and here at Town & Country we’re ready to celebrate! Please join us as we fire up the roasters and dive into the deliciousness of All Things Hatch. Let us do the work for you and take home a bag of freshly roasted chilis ready to use, or to freeze for later in the season. Our house-made Hatch brats and burgers make a flavorful addition to your next cookout, and Hatch mac n’ cheese and Hatch crabcakes bring dinner to the next level. For a surprising new summer dessert, try our Hatch cornbread muffins with vanilla ice cream. Follow your noses and come join the fun!
 
Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BikeLink Park & Ride
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more. Join us every Saturday through October 5th, located at the BikeLink Park & Ride (corner of 192nd & Aurora, across from Sky Nursery). 
 
Shoreline 4 Parks Walk
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
Walk through the Meridian Park neighborhood, including four city parks. Explore the Northwest Conifer Arboretum and the Shoreline ponies. For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks
 
Hypertufa making workshop with Sarah Baker
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Indulge in the artistry of creating a plant container that is designed to look and feel like natural stone. These containers are visually captivating, lightweight, and add a naturalistic flourish to any porch or garden space. Each participant will fashion and take home one container (approximately 12×12 inches) and receive instructions for making more. Additionally, you will learn how to elegantly fill it up with vibrant plants handpicked from the Nursery. Fee course; registration required.
 
Free Seed Saving Class @ Shoreline Tool Library
Saturday, September 7, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Shoreline Tool Library
Learn how to save your seeds for next season from Marni, a certified sustainable urban agriculturist and owner of Growing Roots Together. Register online here.
The 2024 Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series is brought to you by Seattle REconomy. The focus is on sustainability and do-it-yourself (DIY) classes and events, all of which are FREE to the public. Funding has been provided, in full or in part, by the City of Shoreline’s Environmental Mini-Grant Program. 
 
Reading Buddies at Shoreline Library
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shoreline Library
Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12. Reading Buddies share eBooks on an iPad. Books selection changes every two weeks. Students may bring a book to share. Look for volunteers wearing the green Reading Buddies t-shirt. Add your name to the sign-up sheet for a 30-minute spot at your reading level.
 
For more information and more upcoming events, visit the Shoreline events calendar on https://www.destinationshoreline.com/calendar
To have your event included please email DestinationShoreline@gmail.com.

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