Photo: House under Moon

House under the Moon.  Photo by Finn Huffstetter.

Every home in the area has its own story and this photo by Shoreline resident Finn Huffstetter looks like it should be the cover art for a best-selling book.  Imagine a coyote under the trees, howling at the moon.

Tracy Andersen of Meridian Park, Seahawks/Symetra Hero in the Classroom

Tracy Anderson, Meridian Park, Hero in the Classroom
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Tracy Andersen, third grade teacher at Meridian Park School, will be honored as the Dec. 1 Shoreline School District recipient of the Heroes in the Classroom award sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks and Symetra Financial.

Tracy was surprised with the award at a ceremony in the library at Meridian Park.

Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is a community program that recognizes Shoreline, Renton and Seattle teachers for outstanding leadership and instructional skills during the Seattle Seahawks season. Tracy is the seventh Shoreline teacher to be honored this season, joining Jennifer Etter (Shorecrest), Therese Russell (Brookside), Anne Marie Culver (Kellogg), Ali Airhart (Syre), Diana Dillard (Shorewood) and Kay Law (Ridgecrest).

Tracy is in her fourth year at Meridian Park and previously taught in the Renton and Highline School Districts. She will be recognized at the Seahawks home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night and will receive a team jacket, two tickets to the game and on-field passes, and a $350 Office Max gift card for classroom supplies.

Tracy was nominated by a colleague, who wrote in part: “Students come to Ms. Andersen with all levels of need and somehow, in her magic kingdom, she manages to meet the unique needs of so many. Her lessons have clear purpose and are always focused on an academic standard and core learning need. Her lessons are lively, students are engaged and constantly pushed to participate and voice their ideas. Tracy’s students thrive because she believes in them and keeps the bar high.”

In addition to the awards before each home game, Symetra and the Seahawks will make a $10,000 donation to three participating schools following the 2011 season. Funds will be designated to support a specific student achievement program at each school.

For more information, visit the Seattle Seahawks/Symetra Heroes in the Classroom website, 

SCC choirs present "All Ye Who Music Love" Thursday, 7:30pm

Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

The SCC Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers, directed by Fredrick Lokken, present a concert of great choral music from the Renaissance to modern eras, including pieces by Victoria, Brahms, Copland, and the "Magnificat" of Pergolesi. Tickets at the door: $8/$6/$4.

The program will be presented at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline 98177 on Thursday, December 1, 2011, 7:30 – 8:45pm.

Federal Meal Assistance funds available for qualifying child or adult day cares

Child and Adult Care Food Program funds meals for children and eligible adults

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services section encourages eligible non-residential licensed child care centers, family day-care homes, homeless shelters, at-risk centers and some adult day care centers in Washington to participate in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

The CACFP reimburses some costs associated with serving meals to children and qualified adults. In Washington state, the CACFP has been administered by OSPI’s Child Nutrition Services since 1989.

The following care centers and institutions may participate in the CACFP:

1. Nonresidential licensed public or private nonprofit child care centers or family day care homes.
2. For-profit child care institutions in which at least 25 percent of children served are low income based on the centers licensed capacity or enrolled capacity, whichever is less.
3. Child care centers that serve at-risk children.
4. Nonprofit homeless shelters that provide temporary residential facilities to children.
5. Qualifying public or nonprofit adult centers, or for-profit adult centers that receive compensation under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for at least 25 percent of their enrolled adults, also are eligible for CACFP reimbursement.

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Shoreline Council candidate Salomon defeats McClelland in certified count

By Evan Smith

Contributing Writer

Shoreline City Council candidate Jesse Salomon is now Councilman-elect Salomon.

Salomon expanded his lead over opponent Robin McClelland to 119 votes in final certified results Wednesday from 109 votes Monday and 104 votes last week.

Final Statement from Robin McClelland

By Robin McClelland

The election results have been certified, and it is clear that my opponent has prevailed in this very close race.

I remain grateful to my dedicated hard-working team, the hundreds of Shoreline people who helped finance my campaign, and the thousands of voters who believed I have the best qualifications for serving on our city council.

I am particularly proud that my team kept the promise requested by my opponent to run a clean campaign. At no time did we resort to smear tactics or distort his positions.

I will continue to lend my expertise, knowledge, and time to the compelling issues we face as we work to keep Shoreline the best place to live.

Kaleigh Phillips Named SCC Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Kaleigh Phillips, Player of the Week
Photo courtesy SCC

The 6'1" freshman from Summit High School in Valencia, CA led the Lady Dolphins in scoring for the week, hitting 10 points on Tuesday night at Northwest Indian College and adding 15 points on Saturday against Yakima Valley Community College. 

SCC defeated NWIC 66-48 but was defeated by the defending NWAACC Champions, YVCC 80-44.

SCC plays South Puget Sound CC on Saturday at the SCC Gym at 2:00pm.

Jesse Vaughan Named SCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Jesse Vaughan, Player of the Week
Photo courtesy SCC

The sophomore forward from Spokane scored 48 points against South Puget Sound on Sunday in the 3rd place game at the Pierce College Thanksgiving Tournament. 

He also added 20 points in 2 point victory against Pierce College in the opening round of the tournament and 18 in a loss Whatcom CC in the semifinals. 

Vaughan is averaging 28 points a game in four games this season for the Dolphins who are off to a 3-1 start.

SCC plays in the Community College of Spokane Tournament this week in Spokane, WA.

SCC students in Olympia Monday for budget rally

SCC students heading for Olympia
Photo courtesy SCC

The Shoreline Community College Student Body Association organized a rally in the state Capitol in Olympia Monday at the opening of a special session of the state Legislature, November 28, 2011.

The Student Body Association (SBA) organized the rally in opposition to proposed budget cuts for higher education. More than 100 students were expected to attend the rally with bus transportation and other support provided by the SBA. The SBA had previously organized a Teach-In Day on campus for students to learn about the issues surrounding the potential reductions.

They were part of many groups which headed to the state capitol to protest the cuts anticipated in public education, higher education, and social services. Some of the protestors became unruly on Tuesday, November 29, and Sen. Ed Murray, chair of the Budget committee, shut down that day's budget hearing.

The primary part of the state budget that lawmakers have access to for cuts is the General Fund, which is almost all funding for education and social services. Most of the money in the state budgets is in "earmarked" funds such as transportation and salaries and can't be touched by lawmakers.

Lawmakers do have the ability to raise taxes, but recent initiatives have limited that avenue as well, and citizens have indicated their hatred of motor vehicle excise taxes.

The citizen group League of Education Voters has provided a tool for citizens to see how they might handle balancing the state budget, which currently has a projected short fall of $1.4 billion.

"Do you increase school class sizes? Eliminate a support program for 15,000 aged, blind and disabled Washingtonians? Increase the sales tax? Eliminate exemptions to the estate tax? Now you can answer to your own satisfaction. The budget calculator offers a list of possible cuts and new revenue sources, allowing you to mix and match your way to a balanced budget."

The Senate Democrats, which sent out the budget calculator in their newsletter, cautioned that,

"One thing to keep in mind - this tool provides options for increasing state revenues, which includes closing tax looholes. In order to do so, two-thirds - or 66 members - of the 98-members House and two-thirds - or 33 members - of the 49-members Senate would have to come to agreement in order for any of these options to pass."

Try it out here.

Comprehensive Plan amendment suggestions due by December 30

From the Office of the City Manager

Every year the City goes through a Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The annual amendment process is an opportunity for individuals to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan. Suggested amendments usually address changing conditions or emerging issues.

Individuals are encouraged to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan and submit them to the Planning and Community Development Department (PandCD). Application materials can be found on the City’s website on the Permits and Development Information page.

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. December 30, 2011 to Associate Planner Steven Szafran, PandCD, 17500 Midvale Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 or emailed.

Once all amendments have been received, the City Council will develop a list of amendments to be studied in February of 2012. For more information visit the City’s website or contact Steven Szafran at 206-801-2512.

Special flu shot opportunity for people who can’t afford to pay

Seattle and King County are partnering to offer flu vaccinations at no charge on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 6pm at the Walgreens located at 17524 Aurora Ave North in Shoreline.

Vaccines will be offered at no charge for adults and children age seven and older who are uninsured and cannot afford to pay.

Health experts recommend that everyone get the flu vaccine to protect their health and the people around them. The flu can cause significant lost time from work and school, as well as the expense of doctor visits. In some instances, it can also cause hospitalization and even death.

The flu clinic is an excellent opportunity for people who do not have health insurance to get a flu vaccination at no charge.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011

Time: The flu clinic is open from 10 am-6 pm 

or until there is no more vaccine available.

Location: Walgreens, 17524 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

No appointments needed.

Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services for over 1.9 million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health – Seattle and King County works for safer and healthier communities for everyone, every day.

Open house at Christ the King Catholic School, January 28, 2012

Christ the King Catholic School which has a preschool, child care, Kindergarten through 5th grade, and Middle School, will hold a School Open House, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 4:30pm.

The school is near Carkeek Park, one block east of Greenwood Avenue, at 415 N 117th Street, Seattle WA 98133, 206-364-6890.

High School Boys’ Basketball Schedule

Monday, November 28

Shorecrest at King’s Jamboree

Tuesday, November 29

Shorecrest at Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 30

Shorewood at Auburn, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 1

Evergreen at King's, 7 p.m.

Friday, December 2

Crosspoint Academy at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 3

Seattle Christian at Shoreline Christian, 2 p.m.

Monday, December 5

King's at Highline, 7 p.m.

Shorewood Christian at Tulalip Heritage, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6

Oak Harbor at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Mount Vernon Christian at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 8

King's at Sultan, 7 p.m.

Friday, December 9

Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7:15 p.m.

Shorewood at Lynnwood, 7:15 p.m.

Shoreline Christian at La Conner, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 10

Seattle Lutheran at Shoreline Christian, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, December 13

Lakewood at King's, 7 p.m.

Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 7:15 p.m.

Cedar Park Christian-Mountlake Terrace at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 15

Oak Harbor at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, December 16

Shoreline Christian at Orcas Island, 12:30 p.m.

Coupeville at King's, 7 p.m.

Marysville Getchell at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 17

Neah Bay at Shoreline Christian, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20

Shorewood at Everett, 7:15 p.m.

Marysville Getchell at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, December 22

Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m.

December 26-27-28

Shorecrest at Phoenix Cactus Jam

Tuesday, December 27

North Mason at King's, 7 p.m.

December 28-29-30

Shorecrest at Kennedy High School Tournament, Burien

Tuesday, January 3

Friday Harbor at Shoreline Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Cedarcrest at King's, 7 p.m.

Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m.

Everett at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, January 5

King's at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 6

Shoreline Christian at Darrington, 6 p.m.

Saturday, January 7

Tulalip Heritage at Shorewood Christian, TBA

Monday, January 9

King's at South Whidbey, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 10

Shorecrest at Oak Harbor, 7:15 p.m.

Concrete at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11

Granite Falls at King's, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 13

King's at Lakewood, 7 p.m.

Lynnwood at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 17

King's at Coupeville, 7 p.m.

Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7:15 p.m.

La Conner at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 19

Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Shorewood at Oak Harbor, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, January 20

King's at Cedarcrest, 7 p.m.

Shoreline Christian at Cedar Park Christian-Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 21

Shorecrest at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 24

Shorewood at Marysville Getchell, 7:15 p.m.

Orcas Island at Shoreline Christian, 3 p.m.

Archbishop Murphy at King's, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 26

Everett at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Shorecrest at Marysville Getchell, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, January 27

South Whidbey at King's, 7 p.m.

Shorewood at Glacier Peak, 7:15 p.m.

Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Shoreline Christian at Friday Harbor, TBA

Monday, January 30

Shorecrest at Everett, 7:15 p.m.

Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31

King's at Granite Falls, 7 p.m.

Darrington at Shoreline Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1

Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, February 3

Shoreline Christian at Concrete, 7 p.m.

Sultan at King's, 7 p.m. 

Shoreline Council candidate Salomon extends lead over McClelland to 109 votes

By Evan Smith

Contributing Writer

Shoreline City Council candidate Jesse Salomon expanded his lead over opponent Robin McClelland to 109 votes Monday from his 104-vote lead of last week.

The count came a day before King County elections officials plan to certify results. The countywide voter turnout already had passed the expected final turnout of 52 percent. Officials had 200 uncounted ballots on hand from around the County at the close of business Monday.

Of the 18,116 ballots counted from the city of Shoreline, 7,520 had votes for Salomon, 7,411 had votes for McClelland, 54 had write-in votes and 3,131 left the position blank.

Salomon continued to be outside the range for a mandatory recount. With the two candidates having a total of 14,931 votes, a margin of 74 votes or fewer would put them within the 0.5 percent margin for a mandatory recount.

While Salomon has 50.18 percent of the vote to 49.46 percent for McClelland, incumbent Councilman Chris Eggen had 70.44 percent to 29.20 percent for challenger William Hubbell, and incumbent Councilwoman Doris McConnell had 60.84 percent to 38.74 percent for former Councilwoman Janet Way.

Salomon and McClelland were seeking the position that Councilman Terry Scott now holds.

Voter turnout in the City of Shoreline was 54.19 percent, compared to a countywide turnout of 52.05 percent and a statewide turnout of 52.87 percent.

Photo and weather - prettier than Doppler radar

Storm clouds over Puget Sound.  Photo by Lee Lageschulte.

Lee Lageschulte sent this photo she took from Innis Arden as a storm was brewing on Friday, November 18, 2011. WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse talks us through the picture, from a weather perspective.

Carl Dinse:

In the lower right side over the mountains is precipitation, probably in the form of snow falling out of the cloud and onto the ground below.  These clouds are called Cumulus clouds.  They are typically formed around here when there is an unstable air mass over Western Washington.  

Friday evening we had cold and unstable air over the Puget Sound.  Pockets of warmer moist air moving upward are called updrafts.   These updrafts eventually cool enough that the air in the updraft reaches its dew point, causing the water vapor in the air to condense.  As the updraft continues to pump more warmer, moist air into this cloud or cell, it grows bigger and heavier until eventually it starts precipitating, much like the clouds further in the distance in the lower right of this photograph.  

These are the types of clouds that can grow in to thunderstorms if they are not disrupted.  Westerly winds were too strong Friday night to allow these to develop big enough to produce a thunder shower.

Shoreline School Board honors retiring member, welcomes new members

Please join us for a reception honoring Maren Norton 

for her four years of service on the Shoreline School Board

Monday, December 12, 2011

6:30 p.m.

Shoreline Center lobby

18560 1st Avenue NE

Desserts by Shorecrest Culinary Arts

The reception will be followed at 7 p.m. by the oath of office for our new School Board director, Dick Nicholson, and our re-elected directors, Mike Jacobs and Dick Potter.

SCC Men’s Basketball Beats South Puget Sound CC 111-93

Joe Bodman had 21 rebounds and 17 points
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Dolphin Basketball Team defeated South Puget Sound Community College on Sunday afternoon 111-93 at the Pierce College Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament in Lakewood, WA.

Sophomore Jesse Vaughan scored 48 for the SCC squad along with 11 rebounds and 7 steals. He had significant help from Joe Bodman who had 21 rebounds and 17 points on the night and Will Acromite who scored 19 points. SCC was dominate on the boards, out rebounding SPSCC 62-34. SCC led 51-39 at halftime and never looked back.

Jesse Vaughan scored 48 points and had 11 rebounds
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

SCC captures 3rd Place at the tournament and is 3-1 on the season so far. SCC is averaging 110.5 points per game so far.

SCC travels to Spokane next weekend to play in the Community College of Spokane/North Idaho College Basketball Tournament.

Nancy Stewart program for tots at Richmond Beach library Thursday

Nancy Stewart performs at the RB Library

Northwest favorite Nancy Stewart performs for the preschool set (ages 2 and older) at the Richmond Beach Library on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 10:30 am.

A Season for Singing! Join this favorite Northwest children's performer for a joyful song and dance-along celebration of the many wonderful winter holidays.

19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177. 206-546-3522.

Shoreline Planning Commission public hearing on medical marijuana gardens

The meeting of the Shoreline Planning Commission on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7pm in the Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Council Chambers, will include a public hearing on Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens.

PUBLIC HEARING Legislative Public Hearing 7:10 p.m.

a. Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens  (pdf document for download)

1. Staff Overview and Presentation of Preliminary Staff Recommendation
2. Questions by the Commission to Staff
3. Public Testimony
4. Final Questions by the Commission
5. Deliberations
6. Vote by Commission to Recommend Approval or Denial or Modification
7. Closure of Public Hearing 

The Planning Commission is a volunteer body of citizens appointed by the Shoreline City Council.  Their job is to research, hold public hearings, and make recommendations to the Shoreline City Council on matters of land use, zoning, and planning.

CleanScapes Tip: Sharing as Reuse

Sharing as Reuse

End-of-year donations can take many forms, including giving away things you no longer use or need. Winter is a great time to take one last look in your garage, closets and cupboards for unwanted gently-used items and non-perishable foods.

Many non-profit organizations and businesses are collecting items for those less fortunate, from coats to cribs, bikes to toys, books to business suits, as well as electronics and food. 

This year the Shoreline PTA Council is collecting all kinds of items for teens and families in need. 

If you have something to donate, DonateSeattle can help connect Seattle-area donors with non-profit wish lists.

By sharing what you no longer want with those less fortunate, you are reducing, reusing and recycling while benefiting your community at the same time!

The Big Picture 

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency Americans generated approximately 243 million tons of waste in 2009. While 34% of this was recycled and composted, the rest – 161 million tons - was buried in landfills nationwide.

How much of what we throw away is actually garbage? Before throwing anything away, pause and think if your trash could be someone else’s treasure.

Reduce first. Reuse what you can, and then Recycle.

Reduce, Reuse and Win! 

Do you live in Seattle or Shoreline? Learn how you can help your community win a community project!

Shoreline's 2011/12 Neighborhood Rewards competition is underway! Is your neighborhood leading the way? Learn more 

Do you have a great idea or community waste reduction project? Tell us your story! Email the CleanScapes waste reduction team.

Volunteer opportunities at the Senior Center

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center has opportunities available for volunteers in a variety of positions.

The jobs are pretty straightforward but training is provided, as needed.  The Center asks volunteers for a regularly scheduled commitment, but it can be as little as a half day a week.

Here are the current positions available:

• front desk receptionist
• cashier/sales associate in the Thrift Shop
• kitchen helpers for lunch service
• catering help, as needed

Van Drivers are seriously needed. 

Senior Services provides the training necessary. All you need is a regular driver’s license. Time commitment is a half-day or full day, once a week, morning, afternoon, it is pretty much up to you and your schedule.

Call Jon Ann or Judy at 206-365-1536 to find out more about these positions at the Senior Center.

Tax preparers are also needed

Volunteers will be trained by the AARP.  Contact Mike Speyer, 206-365-1536 (Fridays).

Volunteers have the satisfaction of staying busy while doing meaningful work to help others.

Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155.
Directions. 206-365-1536.  Fax 206-364-8930,

Author Events at Third Place Books December 2-10, 2011

Author Events at Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park Towne Centre

December 2-10, 2011

Terry Thomas 

Religion to Reality (BPN) 

Friday, December 2 at 6:30pm

Religion to Reality follows Dr. Terry Thomas’s spiritual quest across the United States and around the world in search of purpose and truth outside of a religious framework. Dr. Thomas asks and answers difficult questions and shows his readers how to find deep, abiding spiritual consciousness leading to purpose and happiness. 

Erik Korhel 

Kid with the Red Juice Moustache 

Sunday, December 4 at 5:30pm 

Seattle artist Erik Korhel’s new collection is full of great poems about life as a kid, ice cream trucks, haircuts, and mischief-making of every kind! Erik says he likes snowshoeing and beatboxing but practices neither since he already has too many hobbies. 

Robert Goolrick in conversation with Garth Stein 

A Reliable Wife (Algonquin) 

Thursday, December 8 at 7pm 

Join Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, for an interview with Robert Goolrick, author of reader favorite A Reliable Wife. This riveting historical story of love, madness, and obsession tells the story of Ralph Truitt, a wealthy businessman who advertises for “a reliable wife,” and Catherine Land, the deceptive woman who responds. Lushly romantic, yet dark and mysterious, this story is full of twists and surprises that immediately pull the reader in. 

John Lowrie 

Dancing With Eternity 

Friday, December 9 at 6:30pm

What would happen if Odysseus met Captain Ahab in the Fortieth Century? Except Captain Ahab is a beautiful woman named Steel who owns her own starship, and Odysseus is an unemployed actor named Mohandas. Steel, Mo, and the crew of the starship Lightdancer embark on an incredible voyage of adventure and self-discovery.

Mary Daheim 

The Alpine Winter 

Saturday, December 10 at 6:30pm 

Editor and publisher Emma Lord is fretting over how her brother and her son--both priests--will react when she confesses her passionate affair with Sheriff Milo Dodge; "House & Home" editor Vida Runkel realizes that her spoiled grandson has gone off the rails; and Emma's star reporter goes AWOL after learning that his son has escaped from prison. But the most disturbing holiday dilemma is the body found in the cave on Mount Sawyer. 

Shorewood Big Band Jazz Dance, Friday, December 9 at SCC

Directions

Third Place Commons Community Calendar - December 2011

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

December 2011

KCLS Collegewise Seminar 1-3 pm

Saturday, December 3

The Lake Forest Park Library hosts free seminars by Collegewise. This month’s topic, Cost and College, assists students and their families plan to finance their educations.

Music Works NW 1:30-2 pm

Saturday, December 3

Jazz is almost 100 years old, and is rich with a variety of musical styles. Dr. Ron Cole guides students through "standard" Jazz repertory that is the basis for all professional pop and Jazz musicians on the scene today.

Navigating the Holidays Mindfully 1 – 3 pm

Sunday, December 4

Learn simple practices with certified mindfulness coach Lorrie Jones, and take home a list of helpful hints to experience the holidays with calm and ease, eating and drinking mindfully and coping successfully with the ups and downs of this time of year.

Knit-In the Commons 1-4pm

Sunday, December 4

Escape the hustle and bustle of the season for a few hours. Knit with friends, and show off what you’ve made for holiday gifts.

Commons Stories with Threshold Ensemble 7-9 pm

Monday, December 5

Come share a story and experience the interactive and improvisational process of Threshold Ensemble’s playback theater. Made possible by a grant from Humanities Washington.

Northwest Ballet Holiday Recital 1-2:30pm

Saturday, December 10,17

Join us for a holiday tradition as the Towne Centre's own ballet company dances the steps of the season.

Indoor Farmers Market 11 am-4 pm

Sunday, December 11

Shop for your winter feasts upstairs in the Commons, and select special hand-crafted gifts on the lower level of the Towne Centre.

Music at the Market, Sunday, December 11

Milner Family Fiddles 11:00am-12:30pm

Dickens Carolers 2-3 pm

This special holiday music is made possible by a grant from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Pet Food Collection for PAWS 11 am-4pm

Sunday, December 11

Don’t forget the animals at this time of year! The Wild Wolves Campfire group from Shoreline will be at the market to collect donations of canned and bagged food for the dogs and cats at PAWS.

Christmas Carol 1-2 pm

Sunday, December 18

Actor and Dickens scholar Jake Esau offers a dramatic reading of the holiday classic. This is your chance to watch one man be Tiny Tim, Scrooge, and a whole assortment of ghosts.

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm

Sunday, December 18

Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month, we’ll take a common sense look at the benefits and banes of buying online and consider some strategies to shop successfully and safely.

Christmas Hang Ups 3:30-4:30 pm

Sunday, December 18

Youth from the Lake Forest Park Church invite you to experience the real meaning of Christmas, as seen from the perspective of the ornaments on the Watson family tree. This musical is performed by young actors, age 6 to 14.

Student Violin Recital 3:30-4 pm

Monday, December 19

Violin instructor Shulamit Kleinerman brings her students to the Commons for an afternoon concert of holiday music.

Shoreline Schools Band Concert 6:45-7:15pm

Monday, December 19

Enjoy lively music played by combined 6th grade bands under the direction of Dennis Ashcroft.

Shoreline Schools Orchestra Concert 7:45-8:15 pm

Monday, December 19

The evening continues with John Ames showcasing the talents of young instrumental musicians.

Ananda Seattle Choir 7-8 pm

Wednesday, December 21

Performing music composed by founder J. Donald Walters, the musical vibrations of the Ananda Seattle choir bring joy and inspiration this holiday season.

High School Girls’ basketball schedule 2011-2012

Monday, November 28 Shorecrest at King’s Jamboree, 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 29 Bellevue Christian at King's, 7 p.m. Shorewood at Ferndale, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 30 Lake Washington at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 1 Shorewood at Stanwood, 7:15 p.m. Friday, December 2 King's at Lynden, 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 5 King's at Kamiak, 7:15 p.m. Shorecrest at Arlington, 7:15 p.m. Monroe at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 7 Shorecrest at Oak Harbor, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 8 Sultan at King's, 7 p.m. Friday, December 9 Lynnwood at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Monday, December 12 Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 King's at Lakewood, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 14 Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Shorewood at Oak Harbor, 7:15 p.m. Friday, December 16 Coupeville at King's, 5:15 p.m. Shorewood at Marysville Getchell, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, December 17 Marysville Pilchuck at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 Shorecrest at Marysville Getchell, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 22 Shorewood at Glacier Peak, 7:15 p.m. Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 Edmonds-Woodway at Shorecrest, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 King's at King's Christmas Tournament, TBA at King's H.S. Thursday, December 29 King's at King's Christmas Tournament, TBA at King's H.S. Friday, December 30 King's at King's Christmas Tournament, TBA at King's H.S. Tuesday, January 3 King's at Cedarcrest, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4 Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Shorecrest at Everett, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 5 Archbishop Murphy at King's, 7 p.m. Friday, January 6 Shoreline Christian at Darrington, 6 p.m. Cascade at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7:15 p.m. Monday, January 9 South Whidbey at King's, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 King's at Granite Falls, 7 p.m. Oak Harbor at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 13 Lakewood at King's, 7 p.m. Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7:15 p.m. Shorewood at Lynnwood, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 King's at Coupeville, 5:15 p.m. Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 7:15 p.m. Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 19 Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 7:15 p.m. Oak Harbor at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 20 Cedarcrest at King's, 7 p.m. Saturday, January 21 Shorecrest at Shorewood, 5 p.m. Monday, January 23 Marysville Getchell at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 King's at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 Marysville Getchell at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Shorewood at Everett, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 27 King's at South Whidbey, 7 p.m. Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7:15 p.m. Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 Darrington at Shoreline Christian, 6 p.m. Granite Falls at King's, 7 p.m. Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7:15 p.m. Everett at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, February 2 Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7:15 p.m. Friday, February 3 King's at Sultan, 7 p.m.