Four great events in one weekend at Richmond Beach May 9-11

RICHMOND BEACH CELEBRATION!

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 our 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 10, 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 webpage for details or follow the signs which will be posted.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Richmond Beach Community Association will be hosting its 15th annual Strawberry Festival at the Richmond Beach Community Park (2201 NW 197th Street) next to the library on Saturday, May 10, 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: Centerpiece Jazz Band (a “little Big Band”), Folk Voice Band (Scandinavian dance music), Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra (Big Band/Standards), Cliff Perry Band (Bluegrass) and Coco Loco (Latin).
• Scrumptious food will be offered by local restaurants Full Moon Thai Cuisine, Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine, Puerto Bonito Mexican Restaurant and Streetzeria.  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 at 1:00pm (meet in front of the library), community and business information booths, Shorewood Photography Exhibit, lots of games and activities for kids and a visit by Shoreline’s finest – the police and fire departments.

*Children’s Parade* New this year is a children’s parade for ages 8 and under. The theme is “Seahawks” and special guest Blitz, the Seahawks’ mascot, will join the parade and be available for photos with parade participants. Dress in Seahawk attire and decorate your wagon, tricycle or scooter in Seahawk colors or gear. However, feel free to be creative—all costumes and décor are welcome. No bicycles or pets please. Staging begins at 11:15am on NW 197th Street on the north side of the park. The parade begins at 11:30am and will make two laps around the sidewalk on the perimeter of the park led by a Shorewood High School drum line and a YMCA pom team. This is not a competition and is purely for fun. All are welcome!

Questions/volunteers: Contact Sheri Ashleman 206-542-9147 or visit the webpage. 

ART SHOW

Friends of the Richmond Beach Library will be hosting its 48th annual Art Show at the Richmond Beach Library (19601 21st Avenue NW) on Friday, May 9, from 6:00 to 9:00pm, and Saturday, May 10, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The show features handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography and original art. Come meet local artists on Friday night and enjoy quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. We encourage artists of handcrafted pieces 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 5th annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 10. 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 at 206-546-2666 or visit the webpage. 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 27th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, May 9, to Sunday, May 11. Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery. Enjoy free family activities, food trucks and ice cream, gardening seminars, and tours of the Garden. Garden sculpture, art, and pottery will be available for purchase. For more information, see the webpage.