Celebrate in Richmond Beach May 10-12 with four events

Chalk wall at the 2012 Strawberry Festival
Photo by Marc Weinberg

Experience four great events in one spectacular weekend! Plans are firming up for what promises to be a fun-packed weekend in Richmond Beach.  Come celebrate what makes the Richmond Beach community special–the arts, the music, the food, the natural beauty, the history and the people!

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 11, at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Richmond Beach residents are encouraged to walk or carpool, if possible. Visit the website for details or follow the signs which will be posted.

Strawberry Festival

Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) will be hosting its 14th annual Strawberry Festival at the Richmond Beach Community Park (2201 NW 197th Street) next to the library on Saturday, May 11, from noon to 5:00pm. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the music is supported by a Community Arts Project grant from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. Here’s what you have to look forward to:

The sensational music line-up includes:

• Noon  The Portage Bay Big Band (classic jazz and swing)
• 1:00 p.m. Scott Lindenmuth Trio (jazz-rock fusion)
• 2:00 p.m. Ashley Durant and the Delta Beat (blues and boogie woogie)
• 3:00 p.m. Quarter Past 8 (classic rock)
• 4:00 p.m. The Wiretappers (good time string band)

Scrumptious food will be offered by local restaurants Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine, Full Moon Thai Cuisine and Jinju Korean Restaurant. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Strawberry Festival without traditional Strawberry Shortcake served up by RBCA (freshly baked shortcake from Edmonds Bakery and fresh, juicy strawberries smothered in creamy whip cream–yum!).

In addition, there will be a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach provided by Shoreline Historical Museum at 1:00pm (meet in front of the library), community information booths, Shorewood senior photography contest, lots of games and activities for kids and a visit by Shoreline’s finest – the police and fire departments.

Questions or volunteers: Contact Sheri Ashleman, RBCA Events Coordinator, 206-542-9147.

Art Show           

Friends of the Richmond Beach Library will be hosting its 47th annual Art Show at the Richmond Beach Library (19601 21st Avenue NW) on Friday, May 10, from 6:00 to 9:00pm, and Saturday, May 11, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Come meet local artists on Friday night to quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. Artists of handcrafted pieces are encouraged to either contact Julie Vaughn at 206-321-1934 for more information or pick up an artist's packet at the Richmond Beach Library.

Classic Car Show

Richmond Beach Rehab (19235 15th Avenue NW) will be hosting its annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 11.  Friends, neighbors and car enthusiasts are invited to visit the rehab between 10:00am and 2:00pm to view one of the best displays of cars of yesteryear around. Enjoy live music by The Gentlemen Callers (classic rock) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For general information, contact Sandi Sweeters 206-546-2666 or visit the website. For Car Show information, contact Ken Morken at 206-782-7171.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (20312 15th Avenue NW) will host its 26th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12. Held each year since 1987, the Garden’s spring sale features a wide selection of native plants and unusual exotics that are well suited for northwest gardens. Enjoy free family activities and tours of the Garden!