Gloria Z. Nagler: Birdy banter...
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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| Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler |
What IS that over there, photog?
Photog, being a fuddy-duddy, replied: please don’t talk with your beak full, Harry the House Finch.
--Gloria Z. Nagler
What IS that over there, photog?
Photog, being a fuddy-duddy, replied: please don’t talk with your beak full, Harry the House Finch.
Qigong and Music at Dunn Gardens August 19, 2026
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| Music on the Lawn Photo courtesy Dunn Gardens |
Sponsored by 4Culture and free to the public with registration:
Wednesday August 19, 2026
11am Qigong in the Gardens with Michelle - register here
Qigong practices mirror the patterns of the natural environment - aligning movement (similar in quality to Tai Ji Quan), breath, and consciousness to promote resilient vitality. Here are hundreds of Qigong forms based on the ancient traditions of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoism. Those offered by Michelle at Dunn Gardens are suitable for beginners as well as experienced students looking to deepen their practice. All forms may be performed in either a seated or standing position.
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12 - 3pm Music on the Lawn with Third Harbour - register here
Round up your family and friends! Join us from 12pm-3pm on August 19th for an enchanting afternoon filled with toe-tapping Celtic tunes from our favorite band, Third Harbour.
Pack your picnic baskets with your favorite snacks and treats, and spread out your blankets for a leisurely afternoon feast. Savor the flavors of summer in the Gardens as you dine al fresco, accompanied by the sweet tunes of the Celtic & Irish tradition.
Outdoor movie night at Ridgecrest August 29, 2026
The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is holding an Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday August 29, 2026 at 6pm at Paramount School Park 15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
The movie: Labyrinth starts at dusk.
Patty Pan Cooperative will be serving up delicious dinners 
and we will be giving out free ice cream sandwiches + selling some movie snacks! 
and we will be giving out free ice cream sandwiches + selling some movie snacks! 
So bring the whole fam, some blankets or chairs and get ready for a fun night!
Join a virtual conversation with artist Dan Webb as he creates and art bench for Brugger's Bog Park
Join a virtual conversation with artist Dan Webb!
Dan is creating a new art bench for Brugger’s Bog Park as part of Shoreline's Park Bond Improvement Project.
Meet Dan, see examples of his previous work, and join a conversation about Brugger’s Bog Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Your experiences, observations, and perspectives will help Dan better understand what makes this place unique as he develops the artwork.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 1–2pm
Can’t attend? You can still share your perspective through our short Brugger’s Bog Park Art Bench survey. The survey is open through Monday, August 31. Take the Brugger’s Bog Park Art Bench Survey
Help us spread the word! Please share this event and invite friends and neighbors who may have a connection to the park or surrounding neighborhood to join the conversation.
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Business Spotlight: Spain Orthodontics, Building Healthier Smiles in Shoreline
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Spain Orthodontics, Building Healthier Smiles in Shoreline
A great smile can build confidence, but at Spain Orthodontics, the focus goes well beyond appearances. For the past 10 years, Dr. Spain has been providing personalized orthodontic care in Shoreline, offering braces, clear aligners, early treatment, airway-focused orthodontics, retainers, and more. With an emphasis on education rather than sales, the small, community-focused practice aims to make orthodontic care approachable, personal, and accessible for kids, teens, and adults.
Q & A with Spain Orthodontics
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 10 years
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: I had a part-time job with my family dentist as a teenager, and I got to watch, over and over, how much a healthy smile changed the way someone carried themselves. Somebody actually listened to people in that office, and that stuck with me. I loved science and math (and music), so it all came together. I chose orthodontics specifically because it makes teeth healthier by working with the natural tooth instead of grinding down healthy tooth structure. Opening my own small practice let me do it the way I believe in — treating the whole person, at their pace.
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Metal and clear braces, Invisalign (clear aligners) for kids, teens, and adults, and early treatment for little ones (we like to see kids around age 7 for a first look). We also do airway-focused orthodontics, retainers, and nightguards. Everything starts with a free, no-pressure consultation where we take a tour of your mouth together to see how we can help. We never want cost to stand in the way of getting you the care you need so we offer easy no interest financing and flexible monthly payments to make it affordable for any budget.
Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: Honestly, it's that Shoreline feels like a small town wearing a big city's coat. You've got Seattle right there, but here people still wave, still know their neighbors, still run into each other at the grocery store. I'm a Pacific Northwest kid at heart — I grew up in small-town Idaho — so the trees, the water down at Richmond Beach, the easygoing pace, all of it feels like home. And the people are genuinely warm.
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: I've been straightening smiles here for over a decade, and I stayed because this is exactly the kind of community I wanted to build a life in. Orthodontics is a long relationship — I might see a kid from age 7 all the way through their teens — so you want to plant roots somewhere you can watch people grow up. Shoreline sits right in the middle of the families I care for in Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Kenmore, and it's got that neighborly feel that fits how I like to practice: small, personal, and unhurried.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: That orthodontics is really a health service, not just a cosmetic one. People come in thinking "straight teeth for the photos," and that's great — but straight teeth are also easier to keep clean, a good bite means less wear and fewer headaches down the road, and how you breathe and sleep is connected to all of it. I wish more folks knew that's how we think about it here as a health improvement service.
Q: What’s inspires you each day?
A: My patients are my purpose. There's a moment when the braces come off and a kid who used to cover their mouth just beams, and it never gets old. I'm also genuinely optimistic about young people; getting to spend my days around that energy is a gift. And the relationships — knowing families by name, hearing how school and soccer are going before we ever talk teeth — that's the part that gets me in the door every morning.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: My whole approach is to educate, not sell. We take a tour of your mouth together and co-discover what's going on, and I'll tell you the real trade-offs, including when a treatment isn't worth it. No pressure, no "this offer expires today," no upselling or pushing someone into a yes they'd later regret. You also see me at every visit, not a different face each time, because we're small and personal on purpose.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: I believe access is a form of giving back, so we try to lower the everyday barriers: free consultations, transparent pricing, flexible financing, and bilingual care so Spanish-speaking families feel just as at home. Beyond that, we love getting out in the community for science fairs at local schools to showcase some of our technology, and participating in trunk or treats to get some tooth brushes in the kids' candy haul.
Q: At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
A: Around age 7. Most kids that age don't need anything yet, but it's the perfect time to catch the few things that are much easier to guide early — and the visit is free.
Q: Do braces and Invisalign cost the same?
A: At our office, yes. We price them the same on purpose so money never decides your treatment — you choose what actually fits your teeth and your life.
Q: Does treatment hurt?
A: More like a sore muscle after a workout than a toothache — a little pressure for a day or two after each adjustment, and then it settles. It shouldn't keep you up at night.
Q: Do you speak Spanish?
A: Yes — Dr. Spain and several of his staff are pretty fluent so Spanish-speaking families can talk through everything in their own language.
Q: Is orthodontics just cosmetic?
A: Not at all. Straighter teeth are easier to clean, a balanced bite is healthier, and it can even connect to how you breathe and sleep. While the smiles are pretty, we treat it as a health service.
Connect with Spain Orthodontics
19929 Ballinger Way NE #201
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-693-3123
www.spainortho.com
braceyourself@spainortho.com
Instagram: @spainortho
Facebook: Spain Orthodontics
Finding your way around Celebrate Shoreline Saturday August 15, 2026
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| Celebrate Shoreline site map |
Saturday August 15, 2026 -- celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday!
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133
The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!
This year’s food options include seafood gumbo, smoked BBQ, handmade momos, steak and frites, sweet treats, coffee, and more.
The ACS van is right by the path from the back entrance on Corliss. Just down the street on Corliss is the Touch-a-Truck area0
Did we mention inflatables, art projects, tumbling, and bubbles?
Family activities run from noon to 6pm - beer garden and food trucks go until 9pm (or they run out of food!)
Festival stage has entertainment the entire day:
1:15 – 2:15 pm: Miho and Diego
2:30 - 3:15 pm: Kontagious Dance Company
4:00 – 5:15 pm: Abba Graphs
5:45 – 7:15 pm: MVP
7:45 – 9:00 pm: Randy Hansen
Toby is confused
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| Photo by Seattle Poppy |
What are those humans doing?
(hint) Friday night Zumba in Ridgecrest.
Ballinger Thriftway Summer Giving Tree raises funds for Vision House
THANK YOU, COMMUNITY!
Because of your generosity and support of our Summer Giving Tree, we are going to donate $1,200 in cash donations + $550 in grocery gift cards to @visionhouseseattle
Every donation helps support children and families in need, and we are so grateful for everyone who gave!
Thank you for showing what an amazing community we have!
Ballinger Thriftway 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
King county closes food stand in Shoreline
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| Elote is roasted corn, typically sold from pop up stands Photo from the internet |
Date closed: August 12, 2026 at 6 pm
Reasons:
- Operating without a valid permit
- Failure to receive approval to operate
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
- Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
- Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
Status: Closed
West Coast Health Alliance joint statement on federal Executive Order regarding childhood vaccines
The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) bases its recommendations for vaccinations on guidelines from trusted professional medical and health organizations representing millions of healthcare providers, reflecting a broad consensus on the safety and benefits of the recommended immunizations.
The Executive Order issued by the White House regarding childhood vaccine schedule recommendations does not change the WCHA’s position on evidenced-based vaccine guidance.
Earlier this year, the WCHA endorsed the 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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| Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. because of the number of unvaccinated children. |
This evidence-based schedule reflects the most current science-based safety and benefits of immunizations that protect children and adolescents from infectious diseases and have saved millions of lives in the United States.
The WCHA also endorses the 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recommends routine vaccination during pregnancy to protect pregnant people and infants from serious illness.
The WCHA also endorses the 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recommends routine vaccination during pregnancy to protect pregnant people and infants from serious illness.
These immunizations are the most effective way to reduce the risk of infection and complications for both parent and child.
The WCHA believes that immunization guidance from trusted healthcare organizations should continue to serve as the foundation for routinely recommended immunizations and guide conversations between healthcare providers and families.
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The WCHA believes that immunization guidance from trusted healthcare organizations should continue to serve as the foundation for routinely recommended immunizations and guide conversations between healthcare providers and families.
The WCHA also believes that coverage of vaccines, particularly through government programs, is important to allow choice. Our communities deserve vaccination recommendations based on the best available evidence, reviewed by experienced health and science professionals and access to those recommended vaccines.
If you have questions about childhood vaccines and best practices for your family, we encourage you to seek information from your child’s doctor. For more information about immunization guidance, please visit:
If you have questions about childhood vaccines and best practices for your family, we encourage you to seek information from your child’s doctor. For more information about immunization guidance, please visit:
Apartment Fire in Shoreline Friday morning August 14, 2026
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| Shoreline firefighters on roof of apartment building in Ridgecrest Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire |
At 04:01 Friday morning, Shoreline Fire crews were dispatched to an apartment fire in the 17200 block of 12th Ave NE in Shoreline.
Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire showing from the two-story apartment building. The fire had extended into several second-floor units and into the attic.
Crews made an aggressive interior attack, getting the fire under control, and making a strong stop.
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| After the fire was out. Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire |
Thankfully, all occupants evacuated safely, including their pets, and there were no reported injuries. The owner of the apartment building is working on options for residents.
The cause is under investigation.
Thanks to Bothell Fire and Seattle Fire for their assistance
Thanks to Bothell Fire and Seattle Fire for their assistance
Reptile Man show at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm
Friday, August 14, 2026
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| Shoreline resident Paul Hill with a corn snake at a Reptile Man show at North City Elementary ca. 1990 |
It's not often that adults have the opportunity to see a Reptile Man performance but he will be doing a full show at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm on the Family Stage.
The Reptile Man, Scott Petersen, has been staging shows for decades around Puget Sound, primarily in elementary schools and other venues with children.
His life work is to educate children about reptiles from around the world.
He has a permanent location in Monroe, Washington.
Celebrate Shoreline is being held at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 from 12 - 9pm. Family activities are 12 - 6pm. Food trucks will line the park to offer a wide variety of food and treats for purchase.
Shoreline Library Community Resource Fair September 4, 2026 for community members in need of support
Friday, September 4, 2026 from 10am-2pm, the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline WA 98155, 206-362-7550 will hold a free Community Resource Fair for local adults who are in need of support.
Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!
Participating agencies may include:
- Akin,
- Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC),
- City of Shoreline,
- Crisis Connections,
- Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington,
- King County Bar Association,
- King County DCHS SCOPE Team,
- North Helpline,
- Northwest Neighbors Network,
- Seattle King County Public Health - Access & Outreach,
- Seattle Public Utilities,
- Seattle Veterinary Outreach,
- Shoreline Community Care,
- Shoreline College,
- Shoreline Fire Department: Mobile Integrated Health Unit,
- Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center,
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I),
- Washington State Department of Revenue: Working Families Tax Credit,
- and others.
Registration not required.
Shorecrest graduate named Outstanding Graduate of the WWU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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| Jude Ziliak named Outstanding Graduate at WWU |
During the 2025-26 academic year and the summer prior, Ziliak served as an intern with RH2 Engineering.
During this time, Ziliak worked on the electrical designs for multiple water and wastewater facility projects.
Clients for these projects included the city of Bellingham, Skagit PUD, and the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District.
Ziliak said he felt honored to contribute to projects that benefitted local communities.
Ziliak also told us he was proud of his efforts to strengthen community and foster belonging in the EECE Department. Outside the department, Ziliak participated in collective bargaining on behalf of student employees at WWU and helped write the union’s first bylaws.
Ziliak celebrated his graduation with a backpacking trip around Europe. After he returns, he will begin a full-time position with RH2 Engineering in September as an electrical staff engineer.
Ziliak also told us he was proud of his efforts to strengthen community and foster belonging in the EECE Department. Outside the department, Ziliak participated in collective bargaining on behalf of student employees at WWU and helped write the union’s first bylaws.
Ziliak celebrated his graduation with a backpacking trip around Europe. After he returns, he will begin a full-time position with RH2 Engineering in September as an electrical staff engineer.
Shoreline College Youth softball clinics in September
Prospect Clinic for high school players 9th - 12th grade
Saturday September 12, 2026 from 9am - 12noon
Hosted by Shoreline College Fastpitch.
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Softball skills clinic with coach Crystelle Fischer
For ages 8 - 13 years old
Saturday September 12, 2026 from 1 - 4pm
Clinics held at Shoreview Park, 700 Innis Arden Way, Shoreline 98177
Participants need to bring a glove, athletic shoes or cleats, bat, helmet, and a water bottle.
Echo Lake toxic levels drop - lake declared safe for recreation again
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| Echo Lake Photo by Gidget Terpstra |
Stefan Grozev, Senior Surface Water Program Specialist for the City of Shoreline, reopened Echo Lake to the public after recent algae tests indicated the water is safe to recreate in and toxic parameters are below the recreational thresholds.
Echo Lake is prone to algae blooms, both toxic and benign. Stefan advises,
"Always use caution when algae is present in the water. Both toxic algae and non-harmful varieties of algae can appear quickly. If you see algae in the water, we do not recommend entering the water in that area."
Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers
Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses.
The Trump administration has threatened to terminate more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) if the states refuse this illegal order.
The coalition filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is an administration of the DOT, and AAMVA, as well as an additional related lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The lawsuits claim the DOT, FMCSA and DHS are violating multiple federal privacy laws by secretly setting up their own database with records extorted from AAMVA, with no guardrails on the use or sharing of drivers’ Social Security numbers and other personal information, and no notice to the public.
“When Washingtonians provide information to our state, they rightfully expect it will be kept confidential and secure, and used for the reasons the government told them,” said Brown. “The federal government is violating privacy laws to serve a political agenda.”
April Nilsen named Executive Director of Shoreline College Foundation
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| April Nilsen, Executive Director Shoreline College Foundation and Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement |
April brings more than 12 years of nonprofit development, communications, and organizational leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Development & Impact at Washington Alliance for Better Schools.
With a career centered at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and community, April is passionate about building authentic relationships and creating opportunities that make a difference for students.
With a career centered at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and community, April is passionate about building authentic relationships and creating opportunities that make a difference for students.
She began her new role at Shoreline College on August 3, 2026.
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Have dinner at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday at Cromwell Park
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| Dine out at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday Photo by Wayne Pridemore 2022 |
Come by Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026 any time from noon to 9:00pm to celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday!
Cromwell Park (by the Courthouse)
The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!
This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities (like pony rides)
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| Browned and Toasted Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022 |
Foods trucks will offer main dishes and treats in a dazzling display of culinary delights. This year’s food options include seafood gumbo, smoked BBQ, handmade momos, steak and frites, sweet treats, coffee, and more.
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| Beamaes Seafood Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022 |
Check out the variety:
- Beamaes Seafood Gumbo
- Sugar + Spoon owners are Shoreline residents who focus on large events. They sell safe to eat cookie dough!
- Sages Coffee Company
- Trio Truck
- Seattle Pops
- HPs Smokehouse BBQ
- Kathmandu MomoCha
- Charred
- Elotador
- Isidros
- Browned and Toasted
- Matcha Muna
- Mike’s Shave Ice
- In His Hands Kettle Corn
If you are attending without the kids, there will be a beer garden coordinated by Seattle Bartending Company serving Beer, Wine, and Cider
Visit shorelinewa.gov/CelebrateShoreline to learn more and plan your visit.
Visit shorelinewa.gov/CelebrateShoreline to learn more and plan your visit.
Suspect arrested in arson at Bothell Fred Meyer
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| Bothell police arrest arson suspect Photo courtesy Bothell PD |
Shortly after 7:00am Thursday August 13, 2026 Bothell Police arrested a suspect in connection with last week's fire at the Fred Meyer near Thrasher's Corner.
The suspect was taken into custody for first-degree arson and was also found in a stolen vehicle at the time of the arrest.
This arrest was the result of coordinated work between our Investigations Unit and our Community Crime Reduction Team (CCRT) with support from our K9 and Drone teams.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Water main repaired and NE 195th and Ballinger Way reopened to traffic
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| North City Water District crews repairing water main leak at NE 195th & Ballinger Way Photo by Heather McLaughlin |
After a water main break at NE 195th and Ballinger Way was discovered on Tuesday evening, August 11, 2026, the road was closed and the North City Water District and additional resources were on scene working to address the issue.
Officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department and deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office routed traffic around the work site as the water district crew worked through the night to find and repair the leak.
Diane Pottinger, North City Water District Manager, said
"Our crews would like to thank those agencies that assisted with us in our emergency event last night/early this morning. We really appreciated those of you that were on the roadway last night and slowed down near our job site.
"Our equipment was a bit loud and may have impacted the sleep of those residents nearby and we apologize for this.
"We were able to find the source of the leak and got it repaired just before 4:00 am. We do have some temporary road patches to clean up, hopefully over the next few days. We expect to have a permanent patch sometime after that."
Brier’s SeaScare Parade returned Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Story & Photos by David Carlos
The parade started off at 7pm near 232nd Street and Brier Road and traveled south to 238th Street.
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| Kenmore District Pipe Band |
Once again, the weather cooperated. Temperatures hovered around 65 degrees under partly sunny skies — just about ideal parade weather for the hundreds of people lining the route.
The evening had the familiar feel of a small-town reunion. Classmates spotted classmates, neighbors caught up with neighbors, kids scrambled for candy and plenty of people seemed to know somebody passing by in the parade.
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| The All Stars |
SeaScare has never been particularly interested in taking itself too seriously, and judging by Wednesday’s parade, that tradition remains in very good hands.
The parade was an anything-goes procession that seemed perfectly suited to SeaScare. The Kenmore & District Pipe Band provided the bagpipes and drums, South County Fire rolled through with both modern apparatus and an antique fire engine, and unicycle riders showed off their balance while making their way down Brier Road.
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| Ghostbusters with their Ecto-Jeep mobile. |
There were pirates tossing candy, Ghostbusters in their decked-out Ecto-Jeep, Mob City Junior Roller Derby skaters, the North Queens Drill Team, youth baseball players, community organizations and local businesses.
Classic cars mixed with decorated trucks and homemade floats. Even a pair of miniature horses joined the parade wearing unicorn horns.
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| Miniature horses |
The one thing missing from previous years was the sight of horses dancing their way down the road to mariachi music. The miniature “unicorns” were charming, but we’re still hoping their larger, dancing cousins make a comeback next year. Consider this my official request for their return in 2027.
And, as always, candy was serious business. Children scrambled into the street after each passing group, while adults waved from the sidewalks and bubbles drifted overhead.
Leading this year’s parade as grand marshal was a business that has been part of Brier for 45 years: Brier Grocery.
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| Grand Marshal Sunnie Andrade with her daughter Anna |
Sunnie and Victor Andrade bought the neighborhood store in 1981 and operated it together for decades. Victor passed in 2018.
Today, Sunnie continues running the store with help from their children, Charlie and Anna, and Sunnie’s sister, Soon.
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| Pirates |
Asked how she felt about being named grand marshal, Sunnie kept her answer simple: She was happy.
She had initially been hesitant about participating in the parade. Those who know her might chalk that up to her quiet and humble nature. But eventually she was glad she had decided to take part.
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| South County Fire's vintage truck |
Elsewhere along the route, there was plenty going on...
The band On Common Ground performed classic-rock cover songs in the outdoor dining area at Vita Momenti Italian Kitchen, providing a soundtrack to the evening festivities.
SeaScare certainly wasn't lacking for noise without them.
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| Pie eating contest |
One enthusiastic young passenger in a Wally’s truck made sure of that by putting the horn to very good use. The pie-eating contest also added to the raucous fun.
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| L-R Brier Mayor Dale Kaemingk, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash, Brier Council Member Hisham Othman |
The celebration has been a Brier summertime tradition since 2002, when the city’s volunteer Park Board created the nautically themed event to replace the former Brierfest.
Conceived as Brier’s playful answer to Seattle’s Seafair, SeaScare grew around its Porch Light Parade and has brought pirates, sea creatures, classic cars, bands and plenty of neighborhood whimsy to Brier Road each August.
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| Parade participant |
This year’s celebration was made possible with support from local businesses and organizations, including Brenner Hill Windermere Real Estate, Brier Grocery, Cedar Plaza Vet Clinic, Elsner Law, Jason’s Java, Las Espuelas, MLT Licensing, Nellie’s Thistle Salon, Patty’s Egg Nest, Pet Adventure, PuroClean, QFC, Sorelli Pizza, Sound Community Bank, South County Fire Fighter Foundation, Teeter Tots Montessori and Vita Momenti Italian Kitchen.
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| 4-H unicorn |
By the time the last candy had been scooped up from the road, the pie contestants had been thoroughly coated in chocolate, and On Common Ground had filled Vita Momenti with classic rock, SeaScare had once again delivered exactly what Brier seems to like best: neighbors, noise and a little bit of nonsense.
Brier is a town of 6,600 in South Snohomish County, east of Mountlake Terrace and north of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, with Alderwood Manor to the north and Bothell to the east. See map.
Battle of the Bands in Lake Forest Park - August 22, 2026
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🎶ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands 🎶
Saturday, August 22, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Pfingst Animal Acres Park, Lake Forest Park
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts proudly presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a dynamic showcase of emerging and developing bands from across Washington State.
This all-ages event features a diverse lineup of musical styles, offering something for everyone—from indie rock to funk, pop, and beyond. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your lawn chairs and blankets, and soak up the lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
🍻 21+ Beer & Wine Garden
🍔 Local Food Vendors
🎸 Live Performances by Rising Artists
The Battle of the Bands is more than a concert—it's a stepping stone for up-and-coming musicians, offering them a chance to build their skills, connect with industry professionals, and shine on a public stage.
Don’t miss this chance to support the arts and discover the future of Washington’s music scene—right in your own backyard!
All ages welcome. 21+ access required for Beer & Wine Garden.
The ShoreLake Battle of the Bands aims to support the development of emerging musical talent in Washington State. The competition provides these up-and-coming musicians a platform and a unique pathway to build their musical skills and network with industry professionals.
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