Free financial aid lab at Shoreline Community College

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Starting college this fall! 

Free financial aid lab on 9/11, 9/18 or 9/25 will help you fill out your financial aid forms.

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Rotary Club of Edmonds announces exciting Edmonds Oktoberfest Celebration

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Festivities last until 10pm

Edmonds, WA - The Rotary Club of Edmonds is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Edmonds Oktoberfest, set to take place on September 13 and 14, 2024 at Edmonds Civic Playfield, 598 Edmonds St.

This vibrant and festive event is FREE (except for entry into the Beer Garden), and promises two days of fun, food, and community spirit, and has been proudly recognized as the winner of the "Best of the PNW Beer Festival" last year.

Beer garden

Join Us for a Day of Festivities


Edmonds Oktoberfest is more than just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community and make a difference. Attendees can look forward to an array of activities, including:
  • Beer Garden: Enjoy a selection of award-winning craft beers, wines, and ciders. Admission is $10, open to persons 21 years of age and older.
  • Live Music: Enjoy performances from local bands and musicians.
  • Delicious Food: Savor traditional Oktoberfest fare, including bratwursts, pretzels, and more.
  • Kids Korner: Hosted by Washington Kids In Transition, offering engaging activities for children of all ages.
  • Demonstrations: Experience the energy of Master Cho's Tae Kwon Do and witness the innovations of the Mountlake Terrace High School Robotics Club.
  • Pet Parade: Showcase your extraordinary pets! Registration is available online and begins at noon until 1:30 PM on Saturday, with the parade starting at 2 pm. Registration Fee is $20 for each pet. Prizes to be won.
  • REGISTER YOUR PET NOW Our Mayberry
Making a Positive Impact

Proceeds from Edmonds Oktoberfest will directly benefit the Rotary Club of Edmonds’ community projects and initiatives. Our club is dedicated to "Lifting Up Lives" by supporting education, providing scholarships, and improving the quality of life for those in need through a variety of impactful programs and partnerships.

Register for the Pet Parade

Join Us in Making a Difference


“We are excited to bring Edmonds Oktoberfest to our community and celebrate the spirit of togetherness and service,” said Theresa S Ibler, Public Image Chair of the Rotary Club of Edmonds. “This event not only promises a great time but also provides an opportunity to support meaningful causes that uplift and transform lives in our community.”

Event Details
  • Date: September 13 to 14
  • Time: Friday 3pm to 10pm and Saturday 12pm to 10pm
  • Tickets: The Beer Garden has an admission fee of $10 and is open to persons 21 years of age and older. Tickets available for purchase at Edmonds Rotary Oktoberfest and Our Mayberry.
Get Involved

We invite everyone to join us for Edmonds Oktoberfest and be a part of this wonderful community event. Whether you’re enjoying the festivities, volunteering, or sponsoring the event, your participation helps us make a lasting impact.

For more information about Edmonds Oktoberfest and to purchase tickets, please visit Edmonds Rotary Oktoberfest.

About the Rotary Club of Edmonds

The Rotary Club of Edmonds is a group of dedicated individuals committed to making a difference through service, fellowship, and community involvement. We strive to create positive change locally and globally, guided by our motto, "Service Above Self."

Photos courtesy the Rotary Club of Edmonds


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Free mental health support for middle and high school students at the Teen Center

Free drop-in therapy and mental health support is available for middle and high school students during after-school hours at the Teen Center with mental health therapist, Christina MSW, LISCWA, from the Center for Human Services.

Contact Christina Yiatchos at cyiatchos@chs-nw.org for more information.

Schedule
  • Monday: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Thursday: 2:30pm- 6:00pm
The Teen Center is located at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133


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LFP Yard Sale map for all city event on September 14, 2024


70 households have already signed up the the LFP city-wide garage sale day on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9am to 3pm.

This first-ever event is being organized by volunteers from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Explore the neighborhood, meet neighbors, and find terrific bargains!

See the map here or use the QR code in the flyer so you can plan your route.


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Beer, wine, yogurt, onions, cashews, and a rutabaga.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Thefts from Safeway
Photo courtesy Kenmore Police
Kenmore Police recently conducted a theft emphasis at Safeway at 6850 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore, WA 98028, in conjunction with Safeway loss prevention staff. 

In just a few hours, three arrests were made, involving two females and one male, all ages 58 or older. 

Among the items being stolen: beer, wine, yogurt, onions, cashews, and a rutabaga.


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End of Summer work party at Twin Ponds North

End of Summer Work Party

Photo by Meghan Peterka

Community Work Party at Twin Ponds North

Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:30am - 12:30pm


As the shadows get longer and the days shorter, we continue our stewardship at Twin Ponds. We Welcome you to join us in caring and tending our Urban Forest!

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

All that is needed is a pair of gloves and a water bottle.

We appreciate your sharing this post with others.


~ Many Hands Make Light Work ~


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King County Sheriff's Office awarded $963,000 for Crisis Intervention Team

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice programs has awarded nearly $8 million to cities, counties, and nonprofits in Western Washington to enhance public safety, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.

The grants fall into two broad categories: support of programs that reduce crime and technological improvements to better serve the public.

“It is a competitive process to get these federal dollars, and I congratulate the departments and organizations on the success of their applications,” said U.S. Attorney Gorman. 
“Whether it is personnel on the street to assist people in crisis or DNA processing machines to better identify those responsible for criminal conduct, these dollars will make a difference in our community.”  
 
Susie Kroll, Therapeutic Response Unit Program Manager
The King County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $963,000 for hiring mental health professionals to join the Crisis Intervention Team. The mental health professionals will assist with public safety calls involving the need for mental health services.

“We are extremely grateful for this funding that will help our Therapeutic Response Unit assess and meet the needs of the community, said Susie Kroll, Therapeutic Response Unit Program Manager & MHP

"This money will allow our team of mental health professionals to continue to improve our ability to assist and support people when they need it the most.”

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Salmon Friendly Lakes: Lakeshore Resident Webinar

Lakeshore Resident Webinar
Wednesday, October 23, 
6pm to 7pm
Online via Zoom

Shorelines are hallmarks of the Pacific Northwest landscape. They provide safe access to water for recreation and leisure, and they provide critical habitat for keystone species, like native salmon. 

Join King Conservation District and Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group for a free online webinar for shoreline residents of Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish and those generally interested in Washington State lakeshore health.

Register Now


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Date change: Joint Shoreline / Northshore Board of Commissioners RFA Planning Committee open house


SPECIAL JOINT SHORELINE / NORTHSHORE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regional Fire Authority (RFA)

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Planning Committee Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Joint Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Open House-Q&A Information Session on October 28, 2024, at 6:00pm with the Planning Committee Board Commissioners of the Northshore Fire Department.

The purpose of the special meeting is to hold an open house Q&A information session.

DATE: October 28, 2024
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Northshore Fire Department - Station 51 7220 NE. 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

To attend the meeting online, please use the below information. The agenda will be posted separately on the Department’s website.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85044713997?pwd=dW1uWDFpNldPZ1dSSU1ZYy9LSXVQQT09

Meeting ID: 850 4471 3997
Passcode: 743608
Dial by your location: #1-253-205-0468

Notice posted by: 

Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
September 9, 2024


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Nightly ramp closures at SR 104 interchange

Nightly closures at SR 104 interchange

As early as Monday, Sept. 9, Sound Transit’s contractor will work at the SR 104 interchange in Shoreline for drilling, landscaping, and restoration. 

This work will require periodic nightly closures of the off-ramp to eastbound SR 104, to westbound SR 104, and the I-5 on-ramp from eastbound SR 104.

The contractor has obtained a temporary noise variance to complete this work. Detours will be provided (see maps).

When
  • Drilling: Monday, Sept. 9 – Thursday, Sept. 12, 9pm – 5am.
  • Landscaping: Monday, Sept. 16 – Thursday, Sept. 19, 9pm – 5am.
SR 104 / NE 205th St / 244th SW / Ballinger Way


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Shorewood football: Non-conference win against 4A Redmond 17-7

Shorewood 17 - Redmond 7
Photo courtesy Shorewood sports
GAME STATS

Shorewood vs. Redmond
9/6/24, 19:00
Regular Season
Redmond


 

 1 

 2 

 3 

 4 

Total

Shorewood

10

0

7

0

17

Redmond

0

0

0

6

7


SCORING SUMMARY:

1st Quarter
  • SW: Shorewood Kaare Nye 30 yd (FG) 3-0
  • SW: Shorewood Tyler Giles 47 yd Rush (TD) 9-0
  • SW: Shorewood Kaare Nye (PAT) 10-0
2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter
  • SW: Shorewood Niko Zacharias 25 yd Rush (TD) 16-0
  • SW: Shorewood Kaare Nye (PAT) 17-0
  • 4th Quarter
  • RD: 14 yd Rush (TD) 17-6

Tyler Giles rushed 19 times for 139 yards and a TD. Niko Zacharias rushed 11 times for 72 yards and a TD. Gatsby Palmer added 15 carries for 85 yards. 

Shorewood had 21 first downs and rushed for 353 yards in a non conference win against 4A Redmond .


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Shorecrest tennis vs Mountlake Terrace 9-9-2024

9/9 SC v MLT
At Kellogg MS

SC 6 MLT 1

Singles
  • Stephen Valmagor (M) def. Indigo Vining 6-3, 7-6(4), 
  • Ashton Johnson (S) 6–1, 6-0 def. Nicholas Baruska, 
  • Zane Weber (S) def. Owen Smith 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 
  • Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Brandon Vuong 6-0, 6-4.
Doubles
  • Shyam Srinivasan - Owen Watson (S) def. Josh Bozick-Jayden Nguyen 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(3), 
  • Luca Stacey - Andrew Broweleit (S) def. Charlie Schofield-Edgar Zheng 6-4, 6-2, 
  • Shane McMullen-Nathaniel Skonier (S) def. Hai Ho-Tyson Castaneda 6-2, 7-6 (2)
Coach Rob Mann

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Notice from LFP PD: Road closure on 28th Ave NE

We would like to inform you about a scheduled road closure on a local street due to an essential maintenance operation.

28th Ave NE—between NE 178th St. and NE Meadow Place—will be closed from 7:00am to 4:00pm the following days:

• Thursday, September 12
• Friday, September 13
• Monday, September 16
• Tuesday, September 17
• Wednesday, September 18

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

--Lake Forest Park Police Department

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Sun and moon and smoke

Good Night, Sun
Photo by Barbara Twaddell

After a day without sun, the sun made a brief appearance before it was buried in smoke.

Hello Moon!
Photo by Bruce Hill

The crescent moon was able to slice through to make an appearance - or perhaps the smoke is finally starting to dissipate.

 

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Shoreline Fire Open House with demonstrations and safety fair September 21, 2024

 

Shoreline Fire will hold an open house at their administration building on the corner of 175th and Aurora. Park at Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Have the kids bring their favorite stuffed animal for the Teddy Bear 1st Aid Station. Spray water from the fire hose. Watch demos of vehicle extrication.

The ACS group and NEMCo will be part of the safety fair.

And eat free hot dogs!

Saturday, September 21, 2024


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Flags at half-staff: Patriot Day

Flag Lowering - 9/11/24 (Patriot Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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

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


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Small-group piano lessons at Shoreline Community College

Jensina Oliver and students
Photo courtesy Cascade Music

Cascade Music is excited to offer small-group piano lessons at Shoreline Community College! 

Your child will learn and grow with one of the area’s most sought-after instructors, Dr. Jensina Oliver. Sessions cover rhythm, notation, singing, and early keyboard/piano training. Classes will take place at the 800 Building Music.

Jensina Oliver, D.M.A, has been an Associate Faculty member at Shoreline Community College Music Department since 1998. Dr. Oliver teaches all levels of individual piano lessons and class piano courses, as well as First Year Music Theory and Aural Skills. 

Dr. Oliver received her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano at the University of Washington. She performs regularly, including concert engagements in Europe, North America, Costa Rica, and China. She loves working with students of all ages and frequently gives teacher training workshops. She is in high demand as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Current classes for Fall Quarter:

Youth Classes 
Registration Link

  • Grades 3-5 - 4th Quarter Youth Piano (max 6)
  • 9/23 – 12/2 | 4:00 – 4:35 pm | Monday (9) | Fee: $299
  • Grades 2-4 - Beginner (1st Quarter) Youth Piano (max 6)
  • 9/23 – 12/2 | 4:45 – 5:20 pm | Monday (9) | Fee: $299
  • Grades 3-5 - Continuing 3rd and 4th quarter Youth Piano (max 6 students) 
  • 9/23 – 12/2 | 5:30 – 6:05 pm | Monday (9) | Fee: $299

Adult Piano Classes with Dr. Jensina Oliver and Dr. Nicholas Tagab
Registration Link

  • Adults ages 16+ Beginner Adult Piano Class (Max 10 students)
  • This class is for beginners using the Basic Adult Piano Course up through page 65. 
  • No class 11/11. 10/14 – 11/25 | 7:00 – 7:50 pm | Monday (6) | Fee: $269


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Spaces available in Community CERT Program


NEMCo has advised that there are still some spaces left in their emergency preparedness class, starting next week.

Class: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
For additional information about NEMCo, please check out our website: www.northshoreEMC.com.


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King County partners with University of Washington to open free veteran civil legal services clinic

King County Executive Dow Constantine and the University of Washington School of Law announced a new partnership to open a free civil legal services clinic for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.

Starting in early 2025, law students will work with the Veterans Clinic to provide free legal advice, representation, and services to veterans seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other legal assistance.

“The Veterans Clinic not only provides free civil legal services for veterans and their families, helping those who have served our country secure the benefits they deserve, but it helps to train and create a network of qualified attorneys specializing in the needs of veterans,” said Executive Constantine.
“After completing their training, with the expertise gained by working in the clinic, these future lawyers can continue to serve King County’s veteran community.”

Filing a claim for veterans’ benefits can be a complex process. It involves navigating intricate paperwork, understanding eligibility criteria, and meeting specific documentation requirements. Veterans with disabilities may also encounter further difficulty navigating the claims process and require the assistance of someone trained to file or appeal claims or request the correction of documents or military records.

The law students will be trained to understand the complexities of the veteran service system to ensure claims are accurately and completely filed, reducing the likelihood of delays or denials.

“As the first law school in Washington state, now in our 125th year, our Clinical Law Program has a 45-year history of service to communities in need, including the veteran population.
"Through the new UW Veterans Clinic, twelve to fifteen law students each academic year will engage in direct, continuous pro bono representation of King County veterans,” said Tamara F. Lawson, Toni Rembe Dean and professor of law at the University of Washington School of Law.
“Our Clinical Law Program is well situated to handle veterans’ cases that require extensive factual and legal research, and we are well positioned to handle complex cases, work with accredited VSO representatives in support of initial claims and prepare subsequent appeals.”

Veterans can schedule an appointment with the clinic to receive benefits claims assistance and support in obtaining and correcting military records, including the corrections necessary to substantiate benefit claims or correct an injustice in the military record, such as separation due solely to gender or sexuality.

The clinic will also help veterans, current servicemembers, and their families with eligibility requirements and available benefits, submission of initial claims, gathering the necessary documentation, navigating the appeal process for denied claims, and connection to resources to address other legal issues outside of Veterans Affairs claims.

The Veterans Clinic is funded by the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, VSHSL. The VSHSL was renewed by King County voters for the fourth time in August 2023, by the highest approval rating in its history.

This new investment will help meet the increasing need for legal assistance in obtaining veteran benefits.

Details on how veterans can connect with the Veterans Clinic and make an appointment will be shared on the University of Washington School of Law’s website.


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Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence


Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-7:30pm

Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn about common symptoms, self-care practices and evidence-based interventions to make your journey through perimenopause and menopause smoother.

Presented by Vanessa Weiland, ARNP, HT, MSCP.

Registration not required.


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Oregon, California and Washington commissions to discuss the future of West Coast transportation

OLYMPIA – The transportation commissions from California, Oregon and Washington will meet virtually this month to explore how the three states can collaborate. 

They’ll discuss approaches to creating a West Coast transportation network that coordinates and enhances freight and passenger mobility, strengthens resiliency and accelerates clean transportation efforts. The commission will also hold its regular monthly meeting following the West Coast discussion.

The three commissions will hear about efforts to develop a West Coast Transportation Network Plan and discuss next steps during a work session on Wednesday, September 11, from 9 to 11am. A regular meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission will follow from 11am to 5pm.

Both virtual meetings are open to the public. Public comment for the three-state work session will take place at 10:45am, and public comment for the regular commission meeting will take place at 4pm. Those wishing to attend virtually may register for the three-state work session and regular commission meeting on the commission’s website. Both meetings will also be streamed live on TVW.

Highlights of the commission’s regular commission meeting include:
  • Congestion scorecard: During the regular commission meeting on Wednesday, Kirkland-based Inrix will give Washington commissioners an overview of its Global Traffic Scorecard, which looks at mobility data and commuting trends for the world’s most-congested cities.
  • Washington Transportation Plan update: Washington commissioners will discuss their ongoing work to update the state’s 20-year transportation plan.
  • Highway system study: The Washington commission will get an update on a route jurisdiction study underway, which assesses whether changes are needed to criteria defining the state highway system.
For more information about the commission and agendas for the 9am work session and 11am regular meeting, visit the commission’s website: www.wstc.wa.gov.


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Practice speaking English at Talk Time

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Talk Time at the Shoreline Library is on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm. For adults.

Practice speaking with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Registration not required.


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Smoke and trees eat the sunset

The smoke was still in the air at sunset, giving photographer Bruce Hill the opportunity to take this series of photos.






All photos by Bruce Hill


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Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class at Shoreline Library


Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class


Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 10:30am-12pm

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation for school, work or home.

Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.


Free


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Women’s University Club participates in lifesaving project, Dress a Girl Around the World

Photo courtesy Women's University Club
The Dress a Girl Around the World project is designed to clothe and also to protect young girls in African countries who are often the targets of sex trafficking. 

The dresses are hand sewn and include an emblem that alerts any would-be kidnappers or traffickers that these girls are being watched. For some girls, it’s the only dress they will own.

The Women’s University Club became involved in this project 8 years ago under the leadership of Cheryl Sidhu, the Club’s current House Trustee. 

She accepts volunteers of all ages and skill levels, including those who have no sewing experience. 

“This is a great opportunity to help protect a vulnerable girl, learn how to sew, and have fun doing it,” says Sidhu.

Club members welcome students
and volunteers of all ages
Photo courtesy Women's University Club
Simple sewing methods are used to make these colorful dresses that often have adjustable shoulder straps to allow the dress to change heights as the girls grow. 

Volunteers meet twice a year and have increased their production from 5-8 dresses each year to now sending over 20 dresses annually. 

To date, over 150 girls have benefitted from dresses made through this Club’s participation. 

To learn more, contact info@womensuniversityclub.com.

About the Women’s University Club

“We Laugh. We Learn. We Lead.” From these words, the Women’s University Club of Seattle has embraced a culture of respect, integrity and inclusivity for over a century. 

A gracious landmark presence in the heart of downtown, WUC is the perfect place to celebrate your perfect wedding or other memory-making celebration. We also welcome those who want to be part of our mission as Seattle’s women-led social and learning club. 


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Senior Home Repair Fair at the Senior Activity Center September 17, 2024

Senior Home Repair Fair
September 17, 2024 1:15 - 3pm

Join representatives from Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together and Sound Generations to learn how to connect to low-cost and no-cost home repair resources in Shoreline.

These programs are set up to support low-to moderate-income homeowners in staying in their homes. 

Please bring your questions and we’ll work together to match you with the best program for your needs. 

We look forward to meeting you!


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: 2057





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Shoreline Community College offers Mandarin Chinese language lessons and cultural workshops


Shoreline Community College is offering Mandarin Chinese language lessons and cultural workshops again this fall!

Classes are in person and/or online. Professor Ke is a senior lecturer with Sichuan University of China.

In-person classes are held on campus at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Prof. Ke is here in SCC to teach on a joint educational initiative, offering non-credit Chinese language and related cultural courses for the Continuing Education program and to support Chinese cultural activities for the International Education Department.

Chinese Language Part 1: for New Students & Returning Students
Fee: $159.00
Dates: 9/25/2024 - 11/28/2024 (2 days/week for 9 weeks)
Registration Link

During this Level 1 Integrated Chinese course (2 days/week for 9 weeks), students will be introduced to standard Mandarin Chinese. Learn to pronounce words properly and start building up vocabularies. For ages 12+ and adults of all ages.

Chinese: HSK Standard Prep, Course 1 & 2
Registration Link

Prepare for the HSK, a globally recognized test for measuring Chinese language proficiency among non-native speakers, and offering official certification. 12+

Private Chinese language instruction 
(8 - 1 hour lessons) with Professor Ke will be scheduled at mutually agreed upon times during the academic quarter.
Registration Link

Chinese Cultural Workshops
Registration Link
Fee: $10.00 (free for Shoreline CC students and staff)
Dates: 10/12

Join us for cultural workshops to explore music, art, history, and other important cultural events with our visiting scholar from China, Professor Ke. Workshops for families of all ages. Workshops are $10.00 for the community and FREE for Shoreline CC Students and Staff. All supplies included!


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Smoky Sunrise

Photo by Mike Remarcke

The wildfire smoke from Oregon rolled in to Puget Sound as predicted (Weather Watcher) making a beautiful sunrise, as captured by photographer Mike Remarcke.


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Cadet training at Shoreline Fire

Fire cadets learn how to put on fire gear
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
The Shoreline Fire Department held a training class for its Fire Cadets on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

During a full day, the cadets learned how to take vital signs including lung sounds, donning and doffing gear for time and efficiency, forceable entry, and CPR/AED!

The Shoreline Fire Cadet Program offers young men and women an opportunity to explore a career in the fire service. The Cadet Program involves many hands-on and team oriented learning activities while training along side career firefighters. 

Each Cadet will learn mental and physical wellness, a sense of self-responsibility, personal growth, leadership, teamwork and firefighting skills.

Do you have or know a youth that would like to be a part of this awesome group? 16-21 years old? Sign up by visiting our website.


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Washington’s premier virtual parent leadership course begins on October 5, 2024

The Fall cohort of the Washington Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy (IPLA) starts Saturday, October 5, and ends December 14, 2024. 

Join our transformative, 10-week, free, online course and learn new and effective advocacy and leadership skills to help your community move forward, support your children’s education and understand civic leadership. 

This class provides you with important topics and tools you’ll need to become a community leader, an informed and engaged Washington State resident and an education advocate.

Nearly 700 parent leaders graduates of Washington Family Engagement’s leadership programs have been making a difference statewide in the last decade.

Registration is open for this free, online, 10-week course that teaches participants to become empowered civic and education leaders who advocate for issues that matter the most to Washington children and families.

Registration here 


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Lake Forest Park welcomes a new police officer

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Officer A. Johnson and Police Chief Mike Harden

Meet your newest Lake Forest Park Police Officer!

Officer A. Johnson has recently graduated from the police academy, and she is currently going thru additional training so she can be ready for the FTO (Field Training Officer) program. 

Ofc. Johnson navigated the challenging and rigorous police academy program, meeting all required standards with commendable dedication.

We “stole” Ofc. Johnson from the health and fitness industry, where she had a great 17-year career helping clients on their wellness journey. Ofc. Johnson’s approach to health and fitness is evident in every aspect of her life and, among other passions, she loves weightlifting and yoga.

We are excited to see Ofc. Johnson apply her training during the upcoming months and look forward to her working hard for our community.

Please join us in welcoming her to our city, and don’t hesitate to say hello when you see her around patrolling our streets!

--LFP Police


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Classifieds: Notice of meeting rescheduled

NOTICE OF MEETING RESCHEDULED
 
As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to October 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm.
 
Notice posted by:                Beatriz Goldsmith
                                                Executive Assistant
                                                September 6, 2024


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Sounder kicks off Seahawks service for season opener vs. the Denver Broncos

Blitz has tips for getting to the games
Image courtesy Seahawks.com
Sound Transit options for getting to the Seahawks game.

Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game on Sunday September 8, 2024. 

Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field

The inbound N Line train from Snohomish County departs Everett at 10:45am with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving at King Street Station at 11:44am.

The return N Line train for Everett departs King Street Station 45 minutes after the end of the game.

An online schedule of Sounder trains serving Seahawks games is available here.

Seahawks mascot Blitz has more tips on how to ride here.

Link light rail runs every 10 minutes on weekends and serves 23 stations including Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, and Northgate.

Link’s Stadium and International District stations are a short walk from the stadium.

Many King County Metro buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. King County Metro bus schedules can be found at kingcounty.gov/metro/schedules.

Corrected date: the game was September 8, 2024

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Department of Justice obtains partial restitution for Shoreline homeowner scammed by Irish nationals

Photo by Alexander Grey on unsplash.com
Two individuals from Ireland pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their theft of more than $400,000 from a Shoreline, Washington, homeowner, and other victims across the country. 

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in mid-June and were charged federally in mid-July. 

They are scheduled for sentencing in front of U.S. District Judge John H. Chun on November 25, 2024.

According to records filed in the case, the brothers were part of a group that traveled the country scamming homeowners – especially the elderly – by falsely representing a home needed urgent repairs. One older homeowner in the Shoreline neighborhood north of Seattle, lost about $435,000 to the scheme.

The men first approached the victim in January 2024, claimed they were working in the neighborhood and had noticed that the victim had a hole in his roof. 

The men offered to fix the hole and remove the moss from the roof. Over the course of a few days, they pressured the victim to write them checks for their “services” of $15,000, $20,000, and $26,000. They also claimed that the victim’s foundation was cracked, and they said they would repair that with a “titanium tie rod system.”

The roof had no hole, and the foundation was not failing. However, the men dug trenches and poured some concrete to make it appear work was done, and each day they pressured the victim to write more checks. They even demanded an extra $20,000 for “taxes.” 

Ultimately, they demanded the victim wire $200,000 to a third party for building supplies – again far in excess of any work they claimed to have done. In all the brothers stole $435,000 from the victim. 

Quick work by a Shoreline Detective and the King County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in the recovery of some of the wired funds.

The FBI investigation connected the brothers to contractor fraud complaints in Oregon and Illinois. 

In Oregon, Patrick McDonagh represented to three different victims that he was affiliated with a local legitimate construction firm, when in fact he was not. Those homeowners paid as much as $29,000 for foundation work that was never completed as promised. 

In Illinois, Matthew McDonagh claimed he would repave a victim’s driveway and rebuild a retaining wall for $99,000. After the victim paid $75,000, the work was poorly done and damaged the victim’s house. The value of any work done was significantly less than what was paid.

The defendants have agreed to make restitution to the victims in the case. This includes $235,000 to the Shoreline victim, nearly $50,000 to the three victims in Oregon, $75,000 to a victim in Illinois, and more than $673,000 to a victim in Bellevue, Washington.

Conspiracy to commit wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors have agreed to recommend 26 months in prison for each defendant. Judge Chun is not bound by the recommendation and can impose any sentence allowed by law.

The FBI is investigating this case and was assisted by the Shoreline Police Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine and Spokane Sector’s Anti-Smuggling Units (ASU).

The FBI reminds the public of red flags for contractor fraud: The contractor knocks on your door looking for business because they are “in the area” and uses aggressive sales tactics. The contractor pressures you for an immediate hiring decision. The contractor accepts only cash as payment and demands full payment before starting any work. In the sales pitch, the contractor claims to have materials left over from a previous job.

Tips to avoid contractor fraud: Always get multiple estimates for any work you want done. Ensure contractors are licensed and insured. Look them up at Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries website* Check with consumer protection agencies such as the Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission to search for complaints against a contractor.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Watts Staniar. Ms. Staniar serves as the Criminal Elder Fraud Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington.

To learn more about the department’s elder justice efforts please visit the Elder Justice Initiative page.

*At time of publication, the website was not responding. 
L&I listed these numbers for Contractor information 1-800-647-0982 OR 360-902-5226 (Option 2)


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Intersection closure at NE 145th St and 8th Ave NE in Shoreline most of next week


The intersection of NE 145th St and 8th Ave NE in Shoreline will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9am to 3pm Tuesday, September 10, to Friday, September 13, 2024. 

Crews will be removing trees and vegetation in advance of the S3 road improvements.

The intersection will remain open to pedestrians.

Information on Sound Transit’s tree removal policy can be found here.


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Shear Jazz performing at Darrell’s Tavern in Shoreline September 15, 2024

Shear Jazz will play at Darrell's Tavern
September 15, 2024
Shear Jazz, a local jazz band, led by Chamber of Commerce Member Keith McClelland, will be performing at Darrell's Tavern in Shoreline from 4pm – 6pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

The Shear Jazz sound is molded after the George Shearing Quintet: vibes, guitar, piano, bass, and drums and features musicians Nonda Trimis on vibes, Josh Williams on guitar, Al Shabino on bass, Garth Applegate on drums and Keith McClelland on piano.

Music will include jazz composed by elite artists including George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, Fats Waller, Gene Harris, and Horace Silver.

There is no cover for this event. Parking at Darrell's Tavern (18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline) is free.


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Gloria's Birds: That's right, photog, said Cora Cormorant,

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler


I've always preferred life on the edge!

(Love those feathers of yours, Cora...)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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UW Med: Fruit-fly size treadmills accelerate studies of insect walking

Alice C. Gray
Miniature treadmills are advancing studies on how fruit flies’ nervous systems control their ability to walk. 

Engineered by scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine, their treadmill design has been made freely available to other scientists exploring insect biology.

In addition to recording how the flies walk and run normally, the UW Medicine researchers are also interested in how the flies navigate unexpected changes underfoot. 

If animals and people can't detect and respond to surface changes encountered while walking, they risk falling. 

To study this phenomenon, scientists in John Tuthill's physiology and biophysics lab used a split-belt, fly-size treadmill, and saw the flies correct their walking style to accommodate tracks moving at different speeds underfoot.

The scientists also wanted to learn if and how flies adapt if they have difficulty sensing their bodies moving in space. 

After they made genetic modifications to certain sensory nerve cells in the fly brain, the scientists found that the flies could still walk, perhaps because other nerve cells were involved in controlling movement or because the brain had adapted to the genetic modifications. 

However, the genetically altered flies did have a different sort of gait.

During their treadmill studies, the researchers also happened to clock the fastest running speed yet reported for fruit flies: 50 mm/sec.

More information here


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