Gloria Nagler: Tale of two wasps

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

“Hand over the goods and nobody gets hurt,” said Gus the Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp to the wasp eating eagerly. 

Gus figured with that, with one antenna missing, he had to substitute with some moxie.

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Rainbow Bingo Friday at the Senior Center September 11, 2026

Rainbow Bingo

Friday, September 11, 2026

Shoreline Senior Center

18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
Bldg G
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Bingo begins at 7:00 pm

We are excited to announce that we have a yearlong sponsor for Rainbow Bingo, Suzan M. Shayler, Financial Advisor, ChFC® with Edward Jones! Be sure to thank her and her team for supporting the Center.

The Shoreline Senior Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

• Cash Beverage Bar
• Rainbow Jell-O Shots
• Prizes!
• Please note that this is a 21 and over event

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seat and includes the evening’s entertainment plus loaded nachos. Purchase admission tickets here

$10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.

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Art opportunity for seniors: Drawing Flora

Art opportunity for seniors: Drawing Flora! Led by local artist McKy Karvounis.

Monday September 14, 2026 from 12-2pm at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

McKy will walk you through the steps to draw various types of flowers and plants. Finish the class with a garden piece you will love!

This class is a collaboration with the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and is $20 for senior center members ($25 for non members). Open to all adults ages 55 and over.

More information here

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Free party at Shoreline Covenant Church Saturday September 12, 2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 

Please join us for our neighborhood block party at Shoreline Covenant Church (corner of Ashworth & 185th) from 1-4pm Saturday September 12, 2026.

We’ll have hot dogs, cotton candy, Kona ice, games, giant bubbles, bounce house, and more. 

Free event—come meet your neighbors and soak up the remaining summer(ish) weather!

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University of Washington School of Drama Announces the 2026-2027 Season

The University of Washington School of Drama is proud to announce our 2026-2027 season. The 86th season will take you from ancient Greece to a time in the near future with lasting stories and themes that will stay with you long after the play is over.

All shows will be staged at the Meany Studio Theatre, The Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse, and the Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus.

Phèdre
By Jean Racine, Translated by Ted Hughes
Directed by Sebastián Bravo Montenegro
Venue: Meany Studio Theatre
Performances: November 5 – November 15, 2026

Concord Floral
By Jordan Tannahill
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Venue: Glenn Hughes Penthouse
Performances: January 20 – January 24, 2027

Eternal Life Part 1
By Nathan Alan Davis
Directed by Ren Langer
Venue: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Performances: February 25 – March 7, 2027

Producing Artists Laboratory
An actor-driven project in our Producing Artists Laboratory series, this faculty-directed production is built around a work selected by our second-year MFA actors. Title to be announced in September 2026.
Venue: Glenn Hughes Penthouse
Performances: April 28 – May 2, 2027
Free Preview: April 23, 2027

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy, Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Kelly Kitchens
Venue: Glenn Hughes Penthouse
Performances: May 20 – Saturday, June 5, 2027

Tickets: Tickets for the 2026-2027 season go on sale September 15, 2026.

Ticketing inquiries: ticket@uw.edu

About the University of Washington School of Drama

The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. Degrees offered include a BA, an MFA, and a Ph.D. The School of Drama’s public season features fully produced shows and Lab projects in three different venues on the Seattle campus. 

These productions provide students with opportunities for practice, experimentation, and exploration — often alongside prominent professional artists. We believe in the power of theatrical storytelling to elevate individual and collective voices, promote understanding, and nurture compassion.

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Shoreline Resident progresses to the next level

Veronica "Roni" Cook

Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary service organization for teachers, awards scholarships to outstanding teachers to further their work. 

One scholarship is awarded to a teacher in each each state or province. That award is $700 in Washington. Recipients move on to the Regional level. Washington is one of 7 regions throughout the U.S. That award is $1000. Regional winners are sent to the International level, where the award is $5000.

Veronica Cook (Roni) received the Washington State Excellence in Education award in April, advancing to the Northwest level in July at the Las Vegas Conference. Roni was honored at the Tri-Conference with the Northwest Scholarship and will advance to the International Convention in 2026.

Roni is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and a lifelong learner with more than 30 years of experience teaching students with significant disabilities. 

While she taught for many years in the Shoreline School District, she currently serves as Lead Teacher for Students with Significant Autism at Harbour Pointe Middle School in the Mukilteo School District.

Roni is actively involved in professional leadership through the Washington Education Association and her local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Delta, where she serves as Treasurer. 

Beyond the classroom, she mentors educators in assistive technology and communication supports. She also serves as a board member for the Shoreline Robotics Society, expanding STEM access for K–12 students. Her dedication has earned numerous honors, including the Shorewood PTSA Golden Acorn Award and induction into the WSBPA Coaching Hall of Fame.

Roni’s career reflects her unwavering belief in the dignity, potential, and inclusion of every learner.

In her acceptance speech via Excellence in Education Chair Melanie Kelly, Roni said, 

“I begin by apologizing for not being able to be with you in person. As an active teacher, I had already committed to representing my union brothers and sisters at the NEA and could not fit attending the AΔK Conference in before leaving for NEA. Although I am not there, I am beyond honored to be chosen by my sisters as the Regional Excellence in Education recipient. It means more to me than I can possibly explain.

"For 32 years, I have served some of our most vulnerable students. Many times, people do not even know these students are in our schools, much less understand that what I do every day is education.

"So, to be chosen by you not only honors the work I do but also recognizes who my students are. I pride myself on always fighting for my students. Part of that fight has been advocating for their right to appropriate public education and ensuring they are seen, valued, and given the opportunities they deserve.

"By choosing me for this award, you are recognizing that fight. Thank you for seeing me, but even more importantly, thank you for seeing my students.”

--Story by Mary Jo Heller

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Community interactive reading of constitution in Shoreline as kickoff to civics series September 24, 2026

Civic Series sessions kick-off with a community interactive reading of the Constitution on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Come together for an educational, nonpartisan celebration of civic engagement, community, and the words that shape our democracy.

The Seattle Labor Chorus will start us off by singing the Preamble. Doors open at 6:30pm, event starts at 7pm.

Hors d'oeuvres & beverages included. For more information OR if you are a neighbor interested in reading a portion of the Constitution, sign up here (All ages/languages welcome)

Additional sessions include:

Oct. 8th: Voting Systems – How Your Vote Becomes and Elected Official. Come to understand voting systems and the pros/cons of each. Learn more about alternative voting methods and voter confidence measures. The session will also give an overview of the initiative process.

Oct. 22nd: Running for Local Office. How do I take a step into running for office? Come learn what these service positions entail and how to scaffold prior volunteer experience into public office. Hear from others who have run for office in Shoreline and King County.

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Shoreline Rotary to hear stories from Vicki Stiles September 16, 2026

Vicki Stiles to share the Stories Behind Shoreline’s History

The Wednesday Morning Gathering on September 16, 2026 at 7:30am is a perfect opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor, or colleague to experience Shoreline Rotary.

Our speaker will be fellow Shoreline Rotarian and past club president Vicki Stiles, author of Shoreline, Washington: From First People to a New City.

Vicki spent nearly three decades leading the Shoreline Historical Museum and has devoted years to researching and preserving the history of our community. Her new book represents some 30 years of work exploring the people, places, neighborhoods, and events that shaped Shoreline.

But this presentation won’t simply be a summary of the book.

Vicki will share some of the stories she heard while doing her research—stories that help bring Shoreline’s history to life. Some made it into the book, while others didn’t make the final cut. That means even those who have already read the book may hear something new!

Guests can join us in person or by Zoom, so even someone who can’t make it to our morning gathering in person can participate.

Wednesday Morning Gathering
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:30am

Shoreline College PUB 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133
In person or by Zoom

Let’s fill the room—and the Zoom screen—with Rotarians, friends, neighbors, and people who care about the community we call home.

Invite a friend. They may come for Shoreline’s history and discover something about Rotary along the way.

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Join Shoreline Rotary and Banchero at North City Park on September 17, 2026

Shoreline Rotary is joining our Community Partner, Banchero Disability Partners, for a morning of hands-on environmental service at North City Park located at 19201 10th Ave NE, Shoreline.

Rotarians, friends, families, and community members are invited to help complete restoration work in the park on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00am. 

It will be a wonderful opportunity to work alongside our neighbors, care for a valued community green space, and see what we can accomplish together in just a few hours.

No special experience is needed—just come ready to lend a hand. Whether you are a longtime Rotarian or simply interested in making a positive difference in Shoreline, you are welcome to participate.

Please join Shoreline Rotary and Banchero Disability Partners as we put “Service Above Self” into action and help keep North City Park healthy and welcoming for everyone.

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LFP Yard sales September 19, 2026

LFP Yard Sale Day Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Want to shop second hand instead of buying new?

Love a good bargain or just want to explore the neighborhood? 

Join your neighbors for the annual Lake Forest Park Yard Sale Day on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00am to 3:00pm! 

For more information coming soon, check out the LFP Instagram or Facebook pages!

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Join Band or Chorale at Shoreline College

Do you have an instrument gathering dust at home and want to play with a fun community band again with our new Shoreline College Band Director Erin Keeton-Howard? Or are you excited to sing in a choir with Anjali Chudasama, one of our talented music faculty in the lovely new Bracken music building?

Shoreline Concert Band is held on the Shoreline College campus during Fall, Winter & Spring quarters. We welcome current students and community members age 16+. No audition required. 3+ years experience preferred. 

The group will perform a variety of repertoire including traditional wind band literature, contemporary works from current and emerging composers, transcriptions, and popular music with consideration given to representing artists of diverse backgrounds and identities.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings 7:00 - 9:00pm in the #8000 Bracken building. Performances are typically scheduled at the end of the academic quarter. Contact Director Erin Keeton-Howard at: ekeeton-howard@shoreline.edu.

Chorale Mixed voice ensemble is open to the community and to college students seeking credit. Chorale is held during Fall, Winter & Spring quarters, 12:30-2:00pm Monday & Wednesday afternoons in the #8000 Bracken Building. Styles include classical, jazz, pop, folk, and world music. A short placement check will be performed in the first week of class to determine section placement. Performances are scheduled every quarter. For students 16+ and adults of all ages! Contact Director Anjali Chudasama at: achudasama@shoreline.edu.

Both courses can be taken for two academic credits if you contact Enrollment Services, or for non-credit if you register here: Music. Perfect for musical high school/home school students seeking Running Start courses for dual credit!

Bios for Erin and Anjali are linked to the Continuing Education courses. Classes will be held in the #8000 Bracken Building, 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Shoreline WA 98133. Email continuing-ed@shoreline.edu if you have any questions or need enrollment assistance.

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Jupiter under a waning crescent moon

Photo by David Carlos

Jupiter under a waning crescent moon. The faint outline of the moon is from earthshine.

Taken with an iPhone.
5:45am, 9-8-26

David Carlos

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Welcoming Week: Musical Trip Around the World September 13, 2026

Miho and Diego will be at the Shoreline Library

Welcoming Week: Musical Trip Around the World

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:30pm
Family program, all ages welcome.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

206-362-7550

Learn songs from Latin America and Japan in this interactive performance with musical duo Miho and Diego! Discover some rare instruments from other countries and play along by clapping and stamping out rhythms. Celebrate Welcoming Week with your family, friends and neighbors at the library!

Presented by Welcoming America, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, National Welcoming Week celebrates diverse communities and the partners who are working to make them more vibrant places for all. Founded in 2009, Welcoming America aims to ease the tension and challenges that can arise with migration and rapid demographic shifts, both for newcomers and long-time residents, and believes that the strongest communities will be ones where all people can take part in economic, civic and social life.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

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Learn a new language this Fall at Shoreline College

Learn a new language this Fall at Shoreline College! 

Whether you want to travel, brush up on skills or just want to challenge yourself, we have five languages to learn from our talented faculty and instructors: French, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

Intermediate levels will be offered in Winter and Spring 2027.

French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish are also available for 2 academic credits which is perfect for High School Running Start students to get a full year of language credits in 1 College quarter. 

 Contact Enrollment Services for tuition and registration instructions.

For non-credit course details, contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu or check the Continuing Education Registration page

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Cartoons by Whitney Potter: Court

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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Health Department closes unpermitted pop-up food vendors in Shoreline

Taco Nazareno pop-up

Public Health lists the reason(s) the food business was closed. Reasons for closure may be due to food code violations and failure to follow the permitting process. Depending on the type of closure, additional information may include the date the facility was shut down, whether the business has reopened, the date it reopened, and additional notes.

Tacos Nazareno at 15510 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

• Date closed: September 4, 2026 at 7pm
• Reasons: Operating without a valid permit
• Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe 
• Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities 
• Imminent health hazard: Operating with no water available
• Status:Closed

Tacos CDMX pop-up at N 185th St & Aurora Ave N (located in the same shopping center as Bella's Voice Thrift Store)

• Date closed: September 4, 2026 at 7pm
• Reasons: Operating without a valid permit
• Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
• Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
• Imminent health hazard: Operating with no water available
• Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
• Status: Closed

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 9 - 15

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 9 - 15
There’s a little bit of everything happening around Shoreline this week! Give back with the Shoreline Blood Drive, get creative at the ShoreLake Arts Sip & Paint at Vault 177 or Rainbow Bingo at the Shoreline Senior Center, and then get ready for a very full Saturday. Stop by the Town Center Pop Up to help imagine the future of Shoreline, stock up at the Farmers Market, sample local favorites at Town & Country Market, or learn something new at the Shoreline Tool Library. Lots of reasons to get out, try something new, and connect with your community!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Wednesday, September 9
Shoreline Blood Drive
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
The Bloodworks Northwest crews are busy collecting donations to make up for the depleted supplies at the end of summer.
 
Thursday, September 10
September Sip & Paint @ Vault 177 hosted by ShoreLake Arts
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Vault 177
Join local artist Nancy Malek as she shows you how to work with alcohol ink to create a vibrant 6"x6" artwork!
 
Friday, September 11
Shoreline Teen Center Art Club
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Join us for our Teen Center After Dark event and make some “neon” paintings! Create a cool design that glows and take home your creation! All materials will be provided.
 
Rainbow Bingo at the Shoreline Senior Center
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
The Shoreline Senior Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
 
Saturday, September 12
Drive-thru Gun Buyback at Shoreline College
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline College
The King County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Public Health - Seattle & King County, and Shoreline Police are hosting a Gun Buy Back.
 
Town Center Pop Up
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Park at Town Center
The City wants your help imagining what a Town Center could be. Come play, enjoy local food, and help us imagine!
 
Shoreline Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.
 
Picnic in the Lake Forest Park
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Animal Acres Park
Picnic in the Park is back! Celebrate the LFP community.
 
Close to Home Open House - Shoreline Town & Country Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Join us for vendor demos, delicious samples, and meet the people behind some of our favorite local products.
 
Community Threads @ STL
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
 
Simple Wood Furniture Repair for Beginners (S4) @ STL
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn how to repair and refresh small wooden furniture pieces in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop.
 
Sunday, September 13
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance (S4) @ STL
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
Monday, September 14
Senior Art Class: Drawing Flora
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
McKy will walk you through the steps to create various types of flowers and plants. Finish the class with a garden piece you will love!
 
Edward Jones Market Update with Robert Ferguson, Vice President & Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Classroom
The event is designed to share strategies to help attendees work toward their financial goals. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Hosted By: Jessy Harb, Daniel Gonzales, and Marcus Cullen
 
Tuesday, September 15
The Savvy Gardener: Fall & Winter chores to make your spring gardening easier
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, North City Water District
The fall season is the best time to prepare for the spring! Ladd Smith will teach fall natural yard care techniques that will ease your spring labor.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale
Saturday, September 19 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, from 9am–3pm at the Shoreline Tool Library! Make sure to block off your calendar so you can come by, get some tools, and help us keep thousands of preloved items out of the landfill
 
Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach!
Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Vault 177/Spin Alley
Grab your lederhosen, gather your neighbors, and join us for an afternoon of good food, music, games, and plenty of community fun! Bring the whole family and come celebrate fall with your Richmond Beach neighbors!
 
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
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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