Travels with Charlie: Animal Acres Park Demonstration Garden

Story and Photos by Gordon Snyder

Now’s the time to stop by and visit the Animal Acres Park Demonstration Garden NE 178th St and Brookside Blvd.

Just park in the spaces along the road and Ta-dah you are now by the park path.

This is a perfect time of year to visit.

Head north on the path and you will find the Animal Acres Demonstration Garden. 

Charlie posing in front of the Demonstration Garden.

When you get a bit of free time, head to Animal Acres.

I love this sign… perfectly written.

This small park offers wonderful things to experience and sniff and view. The path is about 1/4 mile.

Cheers, Gordon Snyder

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Wear Orange Weekend - three events in Shoreline June 5-7, 2026

Wear Orange Weekend - June 5-7, 2026

Nearly 130 people are shot and killed every day in this country, and countless more are injured or forever changed by gun violence. These are not just statistics—they represent families, classrooms, workplaces, and entire communities living with loss and fear.

To honor the lives impacted by gun violence and call for safer communities, we come together the first weekend in June to kick off Wear Orange Weekend. 

It's led by National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday June 5th, which is being recognized formally through proclamation by Shoreline City Council on Monday June 1, 2026 at 7pm.

#WearOrange day is about awareness and elevating the voices of advocates across the country who are demanding an end to gun violence by taking action. We all have a role to play in preventing gun violence, whether that means securely storing firearms, talking with friends and neighbors about safety, or supporting survivors and local prevention efforts.

We welcome any and all interested to join us at events locally, as well as across the state and nation. Here's a useful flyer to share outlining Washington State events. You can also find an event near you at wearorange.org or by texting ORANGE to 644-33 and share online with #WearOrange.

Wear Orange at The Ponies

SHORELINE EVENTS

• Monday, June 1st - 7pm - join volunteers and advocates in thanking Mayor Robertson and the City Council in proclaiming June 5th, 2026 National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Shoreline. RSVP here
• Friday, June 5th - 4:30pm - join volunteers and wave signs at Friday afternoon commuters from the N 185th I-5 overpass. RSVP here
• Saturday, June 6th - 10:30am - join volunteers and wave signs at Saturday morning travelers at the Ponies near Ronald Bog park. RSVP here

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Scene on the Sound: Super Yacht Launchpad

Superyacht Launchpad. Photo by Jan Hansen

Story and Photo by Jan Hansen

The super yacht, Launchpad was last tracked in late October 2025 leaving La Ciotat, France after an 80‑day refit, then refueling in Gibraltar, and heading southwest across the Atlantic. 

I didn't find subsequent, but here she is passing through Shoreline. Her owner is said to be Mark Zuckerberg; he has been photographed aboard this ship. 

The yacht is known to run with limited or disabled AIS tracking, meaning she can “go dark” and stop broadcasting her position. She was not hiding today. 

High class, indeed, she estimated to have a value of over 300 million dollars. Welcome home, Launchpad!

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Bloom Spring Benefit Lunch June 6, 2026

Join us for our Spring Benefit Lunch, where we will come together as the Canopy community in support of vital programs that help Shoreline students reach their full potential.

Amid the sharp divisions, anxiety, and unrest of our time, we are finding hope in the brilliance of our scholars and the community that is rising up to care for one another.

Just as the canopy of a forest shelters and nourishes all the plants within, our organization comes together to create an environment where each of our students can bloom and flourish with tutoring, STEM, and community building programs.

This is what is happening as neighbors, tutors, teachers, parents, and students are coming together to support underserved students and their families. Please join us in expanding the Canopy Scholars community to ensure Shoreline students thrive!

Bloom Spring Benefit Lunch
June 6, 2026 • Saturday • 11:30 am
Innis Arden Club House
1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline

Get your tickets today!

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Pride Prom 2026 at Shoreline Teen Center June 5, 2026

Pride Prom 2026

Celebrate pride with Food, Dancing, Crafts, and SO much more!!!

Friday, June 5, 2026

The teen center is open from 2:30pm to 9pm. 

Event activities 4pm to 8pm. 

Free event for lgbtq+ youth and allies in 6th to 12th grade!

At The Shoreline Teen Center at 16554 Fremont Ave N
Shorelinewa.gov/teens
Questions? Mhale@shorelinewa.gov

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Phone Rep

 

See previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – May 27 – June 2

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – May 27 – June 2
Memorial Day weekend may be behind us, but Shoreline is keeping the momentum going with a full lineup of ways to connect, celebrate, and get outside. Don’t miss this week’s standout moments, from the Summer Bash at Ballinger Thriftway, to the grand opening of James Keough Park, and the Pride Flag Raising at City Hall kicking off Pride Month. Whether you’re exploring a neighborhood event or discovering something new, it’s a great time to lean into all the local energy Shoreline has to offer.
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Event of the Week:
 
Summer Bash at Ballinger Thriftway
Thursday, May 28 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Ballinger Thriftway
Join us for an afternoon packed with food, fun, and an incredible tasting experience featuring 30+ vendors sampling products throughout the store!
 
James Keough Park Opening Celebration
Friday, May 29 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, James Keough Park (2350 N 167th St, Shoreline)
We’re excited to share all of the new park amenities, including an off-leash dog area, skate features, sport court, play area, and more. During this event, parking is limited to disabled spaces in the parking lot. We encourage you to walk or bike to the event. General parking is available along N 167th Street or at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
 
Pride Flag Raising – Pick up a Shoreline Pride Button from Destination Shoreline
Monday, June 1 5:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Join Shoreline staff as we raise the Pride flag for the month of June. There will be a short program to kick off Pride month in Shoreline.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Across the Pacific Night - AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, May 27 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Shorewood High School
Food trucks will roll in at 5pm. Performances by Seattle Kokon Taiko 7pm - 7:30pm.
 
Background Live Music at Drumlin: FIlo Rosso Society
Wednesday, May 27 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
This concert will feature café-inspired music of the past.
 
ACTIVISM AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE WEST
Thursday, May 28 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline College
Building Community Through Local Democracy
 
Hillwood Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 28 7:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Guest speaker author Deb Miller has written a memoir, the winner of 10 book awards in numerous categories. Following her talk, join us for refreshments, book signings and (optional) our HNA Board meeting and election. All are welcome!
 
Book Talk with Ilana Long at Always Summer Ice Cream Café
Thursday, May 28 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Always Summer Café
Come for the book talk. Stay for the pickleball gossip.
 
Drag Karaoke at Drumlin
Thursday, May 28 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Drumlin
Drag Karaoke, Finally. Signups start at 7:30 pm. Music starts at 8:00 pm.
 
Shorenorth Preschool Open House
Friday, May 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool
Join Shorenorth Co-op Preschool for a welcoming Open House where families can explore the facilities, curriculum, and meet our teachers.
 
Mac Basics: Getting Comfortable with Your Apple Computer
Friday, May 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
This introductory class helps participants understand the basics of using a Mac computer.
 
Middle School STEM night
Friday, May 29 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Kellogg Middle School
Students will have the chance to explore hands-on activities, connect with exhibitors, and learn how STEM connects to future classes, college pathways, and careers.
 
Urbanist Shoreline Walk + Bike Audit
Saturday, May 30 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Paramount Park
Join Urbanist Shoreline for a walk + bike audit of some of the streets being considered for Shoreline's East Side Off-Corridor Bike Network. 
 
Parkwood Kids Market
Saturday, May 30 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Parkwood Elementary School
This fun, family-friendly event features handmade goods from Parkwood students, plus yummy food and treats. Support Parkwood students raising money for 5th grade camp.
 
Hair Sparkles at Salvation: Artist Collective
Saturday, May 30 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Salvation: Artist Collective
We have the Sparkle B*tch in house offering hair sparkles on select Saturdays 1-4pm for drop in services!
 
How to Patch Wall Holes and Prep for Painting
Saturday, May 30 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
This class will provide instruction, demonstration and practice in repairing walls that have holes or other damage.
 
Taste of Spring Fundraiser & Auction at St. Dunstan's
Saturday, May 30 5:30 PM, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
There will be a silent auction, live auction, raffle items, photos, prizes and more! 
 
Saltwater Align: A Free Pure Barre Pop-Up Class
Sunday, May 31 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Join us for a FREE Pure Barre Align class with great views of the Salish Sea!
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Sunday, May 31 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.
 
Sip & Paint: Fingerpainting Class
Sunday, May 31 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Vault 177
Join local artist, Nancy Malek, as she walks you step-by-step through creating this unique artwork using just your fingers & a few tools.
 
Living Fully: Understanding Hospice Care and Quality of Life
Tuesday, June 2 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Laurel Cove Community- Assisted Living & Senior Care Community Shoreline
A special presentation by Jesse Lewandowski, who will engage in a discussion about when to start thinking about hospice care, as well as quality of life towards the end of our journey.
 
Urbanist Shoreline Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 2 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
Meet some neighbors, make some connections, share ideas about the things you want to see in Shoreline.
 
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association’s First-Ever Bingo Night
Tuesday, June 2 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Drumlin
Whether you’re a bingo pro or just looking for a great night out with neighbors, this event is for everyone!
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Salvation Night Market @ Aurora Borealis
Wednesday, June 3 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Aurora Borealis Event Center
Shop a curated artists and makers market accompanied by live jazz!
 
Opening Day of the Shoreline Farmers Market!
Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Farmers Market
The Shoreline Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh Washington produce and organic meats.
 
2026 RBCA Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 6 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM, Richmond Beach Community Park
Games, music, snacks & drinks, coffee & food trucks, themed swag and sponsor booths will fill the space at our RB Community Park. 
 
Shoreline International Dance Party
Saturday, June 6 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Experience the rhythms of cultures around the world in lively performances and interactive dance.
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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Community meeting in Lake Forest Park re the Ballinger Roundabout Project - June 4, 2026

Planned roundabout at Ballinger and 40th Pl NE in Lake Forest Park

The City of Lake Forest Park is hosting a Community Meeting to provide information regarding the SR 104 / Ballinger Way and 40th Place NE Roundabout Project on Thursday June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm. 

The meeting will be held in the Lake Forest Park City Hall, Council Chambers, at 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Topics of discussion:

• Recent project planning and design efforts
• Anticipated construction start date
• Planned local detours during major work phases - how residential street access will be limited, maintained, and protected during the project

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Understanding America at 250: Cross Border Solidarity at Peace Arch Park - June 4, 2026

Dr. Luther Adams

CROSS BORDER SOLIDARITY AT PEACE ARCH PARK

Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00pm

Presented by Ken Winnick, Shoreline College, and the City of Shoreline

Shoreline Community College, PUB
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Public event. Free.

For generations, Peace Arch Park has served as a powerful symbol of connection, peace, and shared purpose across borders. 

For our third session understanding America at 250, Dr. Luther Adams - Free Man of Color, Associate Professor of Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies at the University of Washington in Tacoma, will begin by exploring the significance of the Paul Robeson Peace Arch Concerts which brought labor unions from the U.S. and Canada together in the 1950s.

Peace Arch Park, which is half in the United States and half in Canada, continues to be a place for building relationships between the two countries and today the group Peace, Love, and a Handshake encourages people to gather at the border and connect with one another. 

In the second part of the program, hear from Haidee Landry, Megan Hemminger and Jeff Smith about the grassroots gatherings at the park during this panel discussion.

RSVP here

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LFP Rotary establishes a Legacy Fund to provide scholarships for Shorecrest seniors

By Ed Pearson

Ten years ago, during my time as President of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park and co-chair of our scholarship committee, I recognized a critical need to establish long-term financial security for our 501(c)(3) Charitable Foundation. 

Our goal was to ensure we could consistently provide scholarship opportunities to seniors at Shorecrest High School as they pursue higher education, especially as the costs of tuition, books, and housing continue to skyrocket.

To address this challenge, I am proud to announce the establishment of an endowment program: The Lake Forest Park Charitable Foundation Legacy Fund.

 

Many of you have a personal connection to this cause, whether you attended Shorecrest High School, had children who graduated from there (some of whom may have received an LFP Rotary Scholarship), or served as educators within the Shoreline School District.

I am pleased to share that an anonymous donor has pledged a $50,000 matching gift over the next year. This donor will match contributions dollar-for-dollar until the first $50,000 is raised, helping us reach our inaugural goal of $100,000.

Thank you for your time and for your continued support of our community's future leaders.

Ed Pearson
Legacy Fund Chair
Lake Forest Park Rotary Charitable Foundation

The LFPRCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN: 86-1129290

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Get to Know your WSU King County Extension Master Gardeners

Q&A: Get to Know your WSU King County Extension Master Gardeners

By Extension Master Gardener Emeritus Nancy Gardner

Ever wonder who your fellow WSU Extension Master Gardeners are? So do we! We like to periodically profile ourselves, so whether you’re intern or emeritus status, just let us know and we’ll do our best to feature you in a future column.

Michele Ohge in her garden

In this issue, we catch up with Michele Ohge, one of our newest interns, and at age 69, is proud to finally be part of the WSU Extension Master Gardener program. 

She says she has wanted to be a master gardener for about 25 years and finally had “all my plants in a row” to be able to take the course.

Question: Perhaps most importantly, for the icebreaker, what’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate chip mint!

Question: What’s your go-to tool? The Hori Hori knife.

Question: What is your number 1 invasive nemesis? 

Rubus armeniacus, the Himalayan Blackberry, although English Ivy, Hedera helix, is a close runner-up (pun intended).

Question: Why did you first get into gardening and how long have you been at it?

My grandfather loved gardening and when I was 4 years old, I remember going out with him to his dahlia garden to deadhead the flowers. He used a cane to steady himself and with his other hand, picked off the dead flowers. He was taller than my dad and the dahlias were much taller than me. 

At our house, my dad was the gardener, and I was always following him around. He taught me so much about plants and gardening and helping him with the gardening chores. I always felt so special and then accomplished when he would let me water his roses and I had to be very careful about how high I turned on the bubble or oscillating sprinklers so as not to get the rose plants and petals wet.

Daphne odora is a favorite winter-blooming plant for its pop of color and intoxicating scent.

Question: What do you like to grow in your own garden now?

In my front yard, I designed it to have at least one plant emitting fragrance every day of the year, to have flowers blooming every day of the year, and to have color. All of these features come from leaves turning in the fall, to unique trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals providing leaf color, to unique textures and structure visible every day of the year.

Herbs in blue pots populate Michele’s front walkway, where she can see them
from her living room window.

I love using pots to also provide color in the beds along with whatever plant is in them. I use herbs and vegetables throughout the front garden. 

People are surprised that I do that, but there are areas in the front where some of the herbs and vegetables get more sun and do better.

The nectar of Sweet William, a species of Dianthus, attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Michele keeps hers in a pot in her front yard.

Question: Other favorite plants in your garden? 

Star Magnolia, heaths, heathers, quince and heucheras.

Question: What are some of your other passions?

I do all sorts of crafts, enjoy photography, and dabble in woodworking. I’m going to learn to play the piano soon. I love to take long walks and day hikes and especially love to read with my two cats (Felis catus) stretched out on my legs.

--Nancy Gardner is an Extension Master Gardener Emeritus who enjoys cultivating her own annual and perennial seeds.
--Photos by Michele Ohge

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Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Day event

Evergreen-Washelli held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11111 Aurora Ave N in north Seattle.

An honor guard composed of members of different branches of service walked to the podium where a hundred people waited to hear the speakers.

The Northwest Junior Pipe band played bagpipes.

Before the ceremony, dozens of volunteers, including several scout troops, veterans, and relatives placed a small flag on every veteran's grave - hundreds of them.

Boy, girl, and cub scouts help with the flag placement every year.

Volunteers are spread out through the cemetery to be sure there is a flag on every grave.

It's an amazing sight to see the neat rows of headstones with a flag on each one.

Photos by David Carlos

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Shorewood grad earns two college degrees in three years

I was told about a Shorewood graduate who earned two college degrees and a medical assistant certification in three years. I asked her to tell me how she did it - and if she has Hermione's time turner.

Hayley Berkman

My name is Hayley Berkman, and I am a 20-year old senior graduating from the University of Washington Seattle with two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Theater: Performance and a Bachelor of Science in General Biology this June 14th.

The simplest answer to “did she borrow Hermione’s time-turner?” is: unfortunately, no. I would have used it if I had one. The more honest answer is that I built my own version out of Running Start credits, too many Google Calendar blocks, asynchronous lectures, stubbornness, and a deeply unrealistic belief that if I could just make it through the week, eventually the weeks would turn into a degree.

Through the Running Start program at Shoreline Community College, I earned a general studies associate degree during the same quarter I graduated from Shorewood High School. 

That meant I came into UW with 75 credits from Shoreline and 15 credits from AP classes. Across UW and Shoreline Community College, I earned 267 college credits, even though my two degrees only required 225. 

In spring 2025, while still completing my UW degrees, I also earned a medical assistant certificate through a one-year, 57-credit program at Seattle Central College. With my medical assistant certificate program included, I have earned 324 college credits total.

My most intense quarter was spring 2025. During that quarter, I was taking 12 credits of physics and organic chemistry at Shoreline Community College, 18 credits at UW, and 14 credits of practicum classes for my medical assistant certificate at Seattle Central College, all at the same time. 

That was 44 credits in one quarter, spread across three different schools. Most of my UW classes that quarter were theater classes, which gave me more flexibility and lenience than a full schedule of lab sciences would have. Ten of my credits were also fully asynchronous online, which made it possible to keep moving pieces around when I needed to.

Hayley Berkman at home in Shoreline

I do not want to romanticize the amount of work it took. It was not glamorous. There were many days where “how I did it” was less about brilliance and more about momentum. 

I learned how to work in small windows of time, how to switch my brain from organic chemistry mechanisms to rehearsal notes to patient care skills. 

The main thing I learned was how to prioritize what had to be perfect over done, and I’m still not sure if that was the best use of my time.

Because of all of this, I am graduating in only three traditional college years. I always knew I would graduate at least one year early with my biology degree. At the time, I was planning on medical school, so graduating early felt strategic. I thought if I could finish undergrad faster, I could give myself a head start before the long road of graduate or professional school.

But though I came in focused on biology and medicine, I kept being pulled back toward theater even though it was only going to be my minor. 

Eventually, I decided to pursue the full BA in Theater: Performance alongside my BS in General Biology. And I immediately worried I had somehow “wasted” time by changing the plan. And I rushed to a finish line.

I do think there is something very theatrical about the whole thing. Theater teaches you how to hold contradictions. You can be exhausted and still walk onstage. You can be terrified and still say the line. You can have no idea how the scene is going to resolve and still commit to the action in front of you. 

That is a lot of what this experience felt like, I just kept entering the next scene. 

Now, I am considering either medical malpractice law or pursuing theater professionally. Those may sound like completely different paths, but to me they both come from the same place: a desire to understand people, advocate for them, and tell the truth about what happens to bodies, systems, and lives under pressure.

By the end of all this, I think I did it because I wanted to prove to myself that none of my interests had to cancel each other out. But mostly, I did it because I am terrified of aging and the passing of time. Severe FOMO about literally everything. During all of this I have earned department honors, acted in 3 shows, directed 2, and done so much more.

Do I regret it? I don’t know. Parts of it. I wish I had another year, I think. I wish I had more time for the non-academic. It’s funny, out of everything, I just wish I never thought I was premed.

Note: Hayley is currently one of the lead actors in “Everybody” at UW (see previous article)

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King County Housing Authority launches Youth Safety & Belonging initiative

Ballinger Homes

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative, a strategic partnership to strengthen opportunities for young people ages 14-19 growing up in KCHA communities in Auburn, Kent, and Shoreline.

 
The $800,000 investment for the first year will implement proven programs that build belonging and community stability for all young people, including those impacted by trauma or other life challenges. 

Programs and interventions will focus on positive youth development approaches that prevent violence, foster connection and opportunity, and create safer, more supportive environments where young people can thrive.

The Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative builds on the strong youth programming already in place across multiple KCHA communities. 

The initiative is designed to add to existing out-of-school time programs, bringing in additional resources and staff who will build trusting relationships with young people, strengthening the overall support system so more of our youth can thrive.

KCHA received an overwhelming response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) and appreciates the many qualified organizations that applied, which shows just how committed this region is to supporting our youth.

Partnerships

Following a robust application review process, KCHA is announcing new awards and partnerships under the Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative to two community-based organizations: CHOOSE180 and Northwest Credible Messenger.

CHOOSE 180, a community-based organization with over a decade of experience serving system-impacted youth across King County, will partner with KCHA to serve youth living at Ballinger Homes in Shoreline. 

Their intervention-focused, credible-messenger model meets youth where they are, within housing communities, schools, and community spaces, through proactive outreach, structured group programming, and individualized mentorship. 

Grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, this approach emphasizes relationship-building, accountability, and skill development to reduce conflict, strengthen connections to trusted adults, and support safer community environments.

Northwest Credible Messenger will partner with KCHA to serve youth living at targeted housing communities located in Kent and Auburn.

What People Are Saying

“When we invest in youth well-being, we strengthen the future of our entire community. Shoreline’s partnership with KCHA brings together government, nonprofits, and neighborhoods to meet people where they are, collaborate to create pathways to opportunity, and empower our youth and families to become leaders.” – Betsy Robertson, Mayor of Shoreline

About King County Housing Authority

The King County Housing Authority provides rental assistance and quality, affordable housing to more than 50,000 people across King County. Through innovative programs and partnerships, KCHA supports residents in achieving stability, opportunity, and long-term success.

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Hospice care and quality of life June 2, 2026

Laurel Cove is pleased to announce a special presentation by Jesse Lewandowski, who will engage in a discussion about when to start thinking about hospice care, as well as quality of life towards the end of our journey. 

This free event is open to residents, families, and community members. Free refreshments will be provided!

June 2, 2026 from 1 to 2pm

Laurel Cove
17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

Please RSVP by contacting Michaël Francart:

• Phone: 206-900-6016
• Email: michael.francart@encorecommunities.com

We hope you can join us for this informative and meaningful presentation. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Firefighters visit burn victims at Harborview

Shoreline and Bothell firefighters hanging out with a burn victim at Harborview
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

By Diane Hettrick

I once interviewed a Shoreline firefighter who spent a week of her vacation every year volunteering in a burn camp for children.

I said - isn't that depressing? And she said  "No. We go to so many fires where people don't make it. It's wonderful to see the ones who did."

Which I suspect is the same sentiment motivating these local firefighters visiting Harborview Burn Center.

Shoreline Firefighters Local 1760 and Bothell Firefighters Local 2099 visited the Harborview Burn Center on May 24, 2026. 

They spent time with kids and adults who were recovering from burns. They gave out Stuffed animals to the kids and pizza to staff and patients. 

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Portraiture: Drawing & Painting in Oils class at Shoreline College - register by May 29, 2026

Portraiture: Drawing & Painting in Oils

Dates: 6/2 - 6/30 (5 Tuesday sessions)
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room 2905, #2900 Building

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133  
Instructor: Renee Plevy
Fee: $139.00

Join this creative class and learn how to paint a portrait of your favorite person! Taught by renowned portrait artist Renee Plevy, whose portraits have been shown in museums well as in homes all over the world. 

You will learn the common mistakes of portraiture as well as many secrets from the Master Artists of the past. Students will learn to draw and paint in a supportive environment - explore values, color theory, anatomy, perspective and painting with oil paints and more! 

Supply list to be provided by the instructor upon registration. 

For beginner and intermediate levels, adults and creative high school students+. 

Please register by 5/29 at this link: Portraiture: Drawing & Painting in Oils

Renée Plevy is an internationally recognized portrait artist with over 40 years of experience capturing the essence of people and pets through museum-quality oil paintings. 

Her work has been featured in over 65 exhibitions and galleries, including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum, and she has received numerous accolades — among them, “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild. 

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Shorewood boys tennis team wins the State Championship

Shorewood boys tennis team with coach Arnie Moreno
The team won the first ever state tennis championship for Shorewood

The Shorewood Boys tennis team and Coach Arnie Moreno had a goal to win a team trophy and earn individual medals.

The Wesco South Champions and District 1 Champions, had qualified 6 players for the state tennis championship tournament in Vancouver, WA at the Vancouver Tennis Center May 22 and 23, 2026. 

After winning the league championship and qualifying and winning their third straight District 1 team championship last Fall, they had a long wait through the Winter. The state tournament is held on Memorial Day weekend while the boys play their season in September and October. 

(L-R) Xander Gordon, 4th Place Singles; Drew Johnson & Zack Binz; Riley Boyd & Eli Sheffield, 5th Place Doubles; Seb Sanchez, 7th Place Singles. Photo by Leslie Boyd

Xander Gordon was the District singles Champion, Seb Sanchez placed 2nd in singles, Riley Boyd and Eli Sheffield were District Doubles Champions and Drew Johnson and Zack Binz placed second in doubles.

The team prepared themselves for the long wait through Winter and continued to sharpen their tennis skills. Their trip to the state tournament was going to be very challenging. 

Coach Arnie Moreno had been in this position before with a great team. They knew they were going to face the state's best 3A tennis teams, multiple state tennis team champions Mercer Island, Seattle Prep, Lakeside, Interlake and Bellevue.

Shorewood's lone entry for the girls' state tennis tournament was senior Micah Crose. She lost her first match but came back to win her second match before being eliminated in her third match of the day. 

Coach Moreno told her to be proud of her accomplishments this Spring girls' season. She was outstanding in her matches and proved to herself, what Coach Moreno told her, that she belonged at state as one of the state's best girls' singles players.

For the boys, the first day was a battle to stay in the tournament and win a match in the early brackets to qualify for the Saturday medal rounds. Gordon and Sanchez both won their first-round matches and lost in their quarterfinal match. They refocused themselves and came back to win in the consolation round to earn a shot at a medal. 

The only problem was that the two teammates were going to face each other. They had practiced together many times during the season but now the medals were on the line. 

Xander Gordon. Photo by Leslie Boyd

Gordon was able to prevail in a battle of long rallies and amazing shot-making by both. 

Senior Gordon won the 4th place award and junior Sanchez won the 7th place state award. They shook hands and congratulated each other, as they were Shorewood teammates and friends.

The doubles teams also had very tough competition. Junior Drew Johnson and partner senior Zack Binz were competing in their first state tournament. 

They played their usual aggressive style with Johnson being the closer at net with strong volleys and Binz with his precision and sharp shot making, but they lost a very close match. 

They faced a very good team from Shorecrest in an elimination match and lost. 

Coach Moreno reminded them to be proud of their season and their accomplishment to play at the state tournament. Moreno feels confident that junior Drew Johnson will be back to state next year.

Seniors Boyd and Sheffield were at their third straight state tournament and had placed 7th in state twice in past state tournaments.

Their experience prepared them for meeting the challenges from some of the best state doubles teams. They were prepared for the toughest matches and extreme pressure. They were upset in their first match by a good Walla Walla team that were able to get some momentum and won the first set. 

Boyd and Sheffield had a slow start but came back to win the second set to set up a very tough third set. Shorewood team just fell short and lost their first match, but they knew they were not out of the tournament yet.

Coach Moreno talked to them about refocusing themselves, supporting each other through tough matches, because know they knew they could not falter. Coach Moreno felt confident they would give it everything they had.

 
They came back to win a tough third set after splitting sets, losing the first set, with a very good University High School team from Spokane.

Boyd and Sheffield were down 1-4 in the third and deciding set as they talked to Coach Moreno. He reminded them that they had to fight for every point and find a way to make adjustments. Coach told them he had seen many teams come back from a 1-4 score. "Hold your serve and break their serve and it's a new match" Moreno told them. 

Their mental toughness kicked in. They came back to win 7-5. Parents and friends were on the edge of their seats! They won their next match in straight sets versus a good team from Thomas Jefferson. 

This win set up a medal's showdown versus familiar opponents from Shorecrest High School, Johnson and Weber, who had defeated Shorewood's Johnson and Binz in an earlier match. 

The match didn't start out very well for Shorewood as the Shorecrest team came out aggressively and won the first set 6-3. Coach Moreno knew he had to settle them down and get them to reset themselves mentally. He reminded them that it was only the first set and that it took two sets to win. "Fight for every point, look for weakness and stay positive." Coach talked to them about strategic adjustments and to trust their experience and skills. 

Riley Boyd. Photo by Leslie Boyd

They regrouped and came back to with the second set 7-5. The third set was extremely close again. Both teams battled to a 5-5 score before Boyd and Sheffield gained some momentum with amazing shot making and gritty determination. 

They won 7-5 and placed 5th in state. Their third straight state tennis award! 

The Shorewood teammates, parents and friends erupted in loud cheering!

Coach Moreno knew the team was close to winning a team trophy. Coaches started coming up to him and shaking his hand to congratulate him. 

No one had told him, during the Boyd and Sheffield match, that if the Shorewood doubles team won, they had a shot at winning the state championship. Coach Moreno's wife, Rebecca, told him she overheard coaches from other teams talking during the match about a Shorewood doubles victory that would win the team championship. 

Shorewood players with their parents
Photo by Arnie Moreno

Shorewood's Athletic Director Joann Fukuma, confirmed to Coach Moreno that unofficially Shorewood had the lead after the Boyd and Sheffield win. 

The WIAA State Team Championship trophy was presented to Coach Arnie Moreno and his team! The parents, friends and team were jubilant. 

Shorewood had won its first ever WIAA 3A State Tennis Championship!

 
Coach Moreno told his team how proud he was of them. "It is still sinking in that we had accomplished the biggest goal there is in state tennis " said Coach Moreno. A great moment for Shorewood High School, the Shoreline Community and for Shorewood Tennis history.

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Shorewood track & field athletes qualify for State championship - Shorewood boys win District 1 title

Shorewood track & field coaches and athletes

Shorewood Boys & Girls Track & Field athletes qualify for the State Track & Field Championships to be held in Tacoma on May 28-30th, 2026. The girls team will send three individuals and the 4x400m relay and the boys team will send 10 individuals and the 4x400m relay. 

The boys team captured the NW District 1 Title

Congrats to:

• Olivia Decker, 3200m (set new personal best time - PB)
• Lucy Eichelberger, 100m Hurdles (PB)
• Mila Fotinatos, 400m (breaking her own school record that's she has broken in each of the last two years - PB)
• 4x400m Relay (Taylor Duquette, McKenzie Clark, Lucy Eichelberger, Mila Fotinatos, Lizzy Tajkowski Rolfe, Violet Koslowsky, Olivia Decker)
• Max Billett, 1600m (District Champ!), 3200m
• Tristan Crittenden, 1600m (PB)
• Eli Graves, 1600m (PB), 3200m (District Champ!)
• Adrian Kamau, Long Jump
• Jaden Marlow, 110m Hurdles (District Champ! - PB), Pole Vault (District Champ!), Long Jump (District Champ! - PB), Discus
• Tyler Marlow, Javelin (District Champ! - PB), Long Jump (PB)
• Kellan Roberts, 800m (PB), 1600m (PB - now #1 All-Time Shorewood freshman 1600m time)
• John Tan, Unified 100m
• Jason Villanueva, Unified 100m
• Thomas Zyskowski, 100m (District Champ! - PB), 200m
• 4x400m Relay (Aiden Witt, Kellan Roberts, Eli Graves, Max Billett, Tyler Marlow, Thomas Zyskowski, Isaiah Schuelke, Matbeal Dinka)

Other highlights include:

Season's bests in all girls relays: 4x100m (Senaya Ovuru, Juniper Zyskowski, Kaylee Park, Juliet Moser) , 4x200m (Taylor Duquette, McKenzie Clark, Lizzy Tajkowski Rolfe, Juliet Moser), & 4x400m.  Season's best in the boys 4x400m relay.

1600m Shorewood took the first four places

Our District, comprised of 3 leagues/15 schools, is allocated 4 spots to the State meet.  In the boys 1600m, Shorewood placed 1st through 4th!

1st - Max Billett, 2nd - Eli Graves, 3rd - Tristan Crittenden, 4th - Kellan Roberts

3200m Shorewood boys take 6 of the 8 placements

At Championships meets like Districts and State, 8 place on the podium.  In the boys 3200m, Shorewood placed 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th!

1st - Eli Graves, 2nd - Max Billett, 5th - Isaiah Schuelke, 6th (PB) - Tristan Crittenden, 7th - Brayden Yee, 8th - Noah Raupp, (3rd - Mount Vernon, 4th - Mountlake Terrace)

Results from NW District 1 Championships: Results 5/20, 5/22. 

Other season's best or personal best include:

• Cleo Dalasta, 3200m (SB)
• McKenzie Clark, 800m (PB)
• Matbeal Dinka, 110m Hurdles (PB), 300m Hurdles (PB)
• Cooper Martinez, Discus (PB), Javelin (PB)

Shorewood boys and girls teams and coaches

Next weekend (May 28-30), Shorewood & Shorecrest will head to the WIAA State Track & Field Championships in Tacoma. 

--Shorewood Head Coaches Paul Villanueva and Joel Reese

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